In a field of lacy leaves, a small caterpillar hatches, grows,and sheds its skin, becoming a smooth, green creeper. It eats andchanges some more, then in a sequence of remarkable close-ups,spins a sliken sling in which to pupate--until it finally burstsforth as a brilliant black swallowtail butterfly. Includessuggestions on how children can grow butterfiles in their owngardens. Color throughout. *************Full color.