This book is designed to provide the information necessary to observe and understand the life cycle of the ladybird beetle, more commonly called the ladybug. It suggests when and where to look for them and how to recognize the ladybug in all its developing stages. You will learn how to collect ladybugs, ladybug eggs and ladybug larvae. You will be shown now to provide food so you can see them pupate and emerge as adult beetles. Directions for accurate coloring are provided. Did you ever wonder why gardeners and farmers like ladybugs? Did you know that ladybugs spend a part of their lives stuck tightly to a plant? ....Or that they change colors as they mature? Observing, drawing, and raising ladybugs has been a delight for me. I know that you will find them fascinating too!. Size: 7 x 8.5" Binding: Staple binding Weight: 3oz Pages: 18