Books on Butterflies

There are many books on butterflies that can teach you more about the life of a butterfly, how to identify one, or what you can do to attract more butterflies into your yard.

This collection is a list of some of the best books on butterflies in a number of categories - childrens books, butterfly identification, and general butterfly knowledge. If you are interested in learning more about this elegant species, read on! You just might find a fantastic book to teach you new facts about butterflies.

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Do you have a child who is interested in learning more about butterflies? There are many books on butterflies written for every age group. Take a look at a few of these great choices.

The National Geographic Readers series is designed for slightly older readers (ages 8 to 11 would probably be the perfect range, depending on your child's reading level). This book on butterflies sells for aroung $4, making is a great bargain as well as an interesting read.

Where do you turn if you have butterflies in your yard and want to learn more about what species they are? There are many identification guides available that will help you discover more about butterflies. Some guides narrow in on a regional population of butterflies, while others (like the Smithsonian Handbook) are more comprehensive with worldwide species.

Are you looking for something that combines all the books on butterflies that you have seen so far? There are some comprehensive tomes that cover identification, behavior, and butterfly gardening.

Are you interested in attracting hummingbirds in addition to butterflies? Do you life in Florida? Butterfly gardening can be very different depending on your goals and where you live. Check out these other books on butterfly gardening to see if there is something that perfectly meets your needs.

I am a big collector of coffee table books - those impressive, image-filled volumes that are perfect to flip through. My favorite selections are ones on nature. With a talented photographer like Harold Feinstein, this book on butterflies is a beautiful choice to impress your guests.

There are many websites on butterflies that can help you begin your research. These articles serve as great introductions to help you decide if you want to learn more about butterfly identification and gardening!