Kindergarteners raise butterflies from egg to adult in this close-up look at the insect life cycle.

Kindergarteners learn the joys of raising butterflies from egg to adult in this close-up look at the insect life cycle.

A visit to Mrs. Best’s classroom is always inspiring! Follow a classroom of real kindergartners as they participate in a popular classroom activity- raising butterflies. Astonishing photographs show the life cycle of the painted lady butterfly, from egg to caterpillar to chrysalis to adult. Engaging text captures the children’s wonder and explains the science behind metamorphosis.

The Life Cycles in Room 6 series follows Mrs. Best’s real kindergarten class as they help things grow. This photo-illustrated series engages readers with hands-on science in the classroom and beyond.