How does an awkward caterpillar turn into a graceful butterfly? Find out all about these magical insects and how they survive! Butterflies are among the most admired and beautiful of insects, and this book will take you on a fantastic journey into their secret world. Find out about all the different types and their physiology, lifespan, social behavior, complicated patterning, and defense strategies. You'll even learn how to raise them and create a magnificent butterfly garden. Detailed illustrations showcase the many varieties of butterfly discussed throughout the book, from a Queen Alexandra's birdwing to the monarch and painted lady.