"With warm and heart-fluttering illustrations, discover the next nonfiction picture book about butterflies and moths from the creator of the New York Times bestseller Women in Science!"-- Provided by publisher.
The story of a young girl living in the 17th century who took the time to observe the life cycle of butteflies--and in so doing disproved a theory that went all the way back to ancient Greece.
"This guide to the majestic butterfly walks you through its unique lifecycle and offers anything you ever wanted to know about the colorful insect ..."-- Publisher marketing