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The Butterfly Alphabet (tr Pb),Used
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Product DescriptionAmazon.com Review'One day many years ago, as I was looking through a microscope at a tropical moth, to my surprise I noticed a tiny, perfect letter F hidden on the wing. I was astounded and wondered if I could find other letters. Perhaps I could even find the entire alphabet in the wings of butterflies and moths! I decided that I was going to be the first to try.'So wrote Kjell B. Sandved in his introduction to The Butterfly Alphabet. Little did he know that it would take him more than 25 years, with visits to more than 30 countries, to discover and photograph all the letters of the alphabet in butterfly wings. This glorious book is the fruit of his labors. On each spread, you'll find a picture of the whole butterfly or moth and its common name, with a fullpage, fullcolor closeup on the adjacent page of the letter on the creature's tiny wing scales. A gentle poem accompanies the flight from A to Z as well: 'On wings aloft across the skies / An alphabet of butterflies. / Each butterfly in secret brings / A letter hidden in its wings.' A few butterfly basics and a glossary of the species featured in the book close this fascinating, loving, photographic ode to the order Lepidoptera. (Ages 4 to 104) Karin SnelsonFrom Publishers WeeklyMagnified photos reveal letters and numbers among the patterns on butterflies' and moths' wings; in a starred review, PW called the work 'a treasure for photography buffs and aspiring lepidopterists of all ages.' Ages 48.Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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- Q: What age group is 'The Butterfly Alphabet' suitable for? A: 'The Butterfly Alphabet' is suitable for ages 4 to 104, making it a delightful read for both children and adults.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Butterfly Alphabet'? A: The author of 'The Butterfly Alphabet' is Kjell B. Sandved, who dedicated over 25 years to discovering and photographing letters hidden in butterfly wings.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Butterfly Alphabet' is available in paperback binding, which makes it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Butterfly Alphabet'? A: 'The Butterfly Alphabet' contains 64 pages filled with stunning photography and engaging poetry.
- Q: What can I expect to find in the book's illustrations? A: The book features magnified photos of butterflies and moths, showcasing letters and numbers among the patterns on their wings.
- Q: Is there any additional information provided in the book? A: Yes, the book includes a glossary of the butterfly species featured, along with a few butterfly basics to enhance the reader's understanding.
- Q: What themes are explored in the poetry accompanying the images? A: The poetry in 'The Butterfly Alphabet' explores themes of nature and discovery, celebrating the beauty of butterflies with lines like 'An alphabet of butterflies'.
- Q: Can this book be used as a gift? A: 'The Butterfly Alphabet' makes an excellent gift for photography enthusiasts, nature lovers, and children who are curious about the natural world.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'The Butterfly Alphabet' is available in 'Good' condition, indicating it has been well-maintained and is ready for reading.
- Q: When was 'The Butterfly Alphabet' published? A: 'The Butterfly Alphabet' was published on July 1, 1999, and is available in a reprint edition.