This book will take you on a fantastic journey in the secret world of butterflies. You will discover, for example, what the famous 'magic powder' on their wings is or how an awkward caterpillar manages to turn into such a graceful insect! You will also find instructions on how to raise your own butterflies and how to lure these small, magical creatures into your home every day!

Butterflies -- Butterfly or moth? -- Big or small -- Lepidopterans in the world -- Anatomy of a butterfly -- Wings and flight -- Sense organs -- How long does a butterfly live? -- Mating and reproduction -- Social behavior -- Camouflage and defense strategies -- Butterflies and man -- Conservation -- The silkworm -- Raising butterflies -- Butterfly gardens -- Myths and legends -- List of butterflies encountered in this book.