The Grand Atlas Moth: A Chapter Book for Young Explorers - Softcover

Giampa, Joshua Chase

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798248834532

Verlag: Independently published, 2026

Inhaltsangabe

Have you ever seen a moth as big as a dinner plate? What if you discovered a giant insect with wings that look like snake heads?

Meet the Atlas moth, one of the largest moths in the world. With a wingspan reaching up to twelve inches, this magnificent insect lives in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. Adults cannot eat or drink and live only one to two weeks, surviving entirely on energy stored during their caterpillar stage.

This engaging chapter book takes young readers on a journey through the fascinating life of the Atlas moth. From tiny egg to enormous adult, readers will discover how these incredible insects grow, survive, and adapt to their forest home.

Inside this book, readers will learn:
• How the Atlas moth uses snake head mimicry to scare away predators
• Why adult moths have no mouth and cannot eat or drink anything
• The complete life cycle from egg to caterpillar to cocoon to adult moth
• How the Atlas moth uses camouflage patterns to hide in plain sight
• The cultural significance of Atlas moths in Asia and their role in making fagara silk

Packed with fun facts, a glossary, quiz questions, and hands-on activities, this chapter book makes learning about atlas moths an adventure. Written at a second-grade reading level with short sentences and simple vocabulary, it is perfect for young readers ages 7–9.

Book 59 in the Chapter Books for Young Explorers series.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Independently published
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2026
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 13: 9798248834532
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 84
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Manufactured by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.de/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxemburg