5 Butterflies is a fascinating account of the life cycles of Monarch Butterflies, Eastern Black Swallowtails, American Ladies, Question Marks... and the Cecropia moth! Discover the amazing transformations of 5 worm-like caterpillars into stunning butterflies. Read about what they eat, and what wants to eat them. Learn where to find them in the world and how to attract them to your yard or school garden. Experience the thrill of the egg and caterpillar hunt, and the exhilaration of setting your butterfly free. 5 Butterflies will help young naturalists explore such issues as insect conservation, monarch protection in Mexico, butterflies in captivity and butterfly symbolism around the world.

Is it a butterfly or a moth? -- One butterfly: Miraculous Monarch -- Protecting Monarchs -- Inviting butterflies to your garden -- Two butterflies: American lady -- Butterfly farming -- Three butterflies: Eastern black Swallowtail -- The spirituality of butterflies -- Four butterflies: Question mark -- One moth: Cecropia -- The planet needs your help.