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The Book of Caterpillars: A Life-Size Guide to 600 Species

Life-Size Guide: The Book of Caterpillars is an illustrated reference covering 600 caterpillar species from around the world. The Kindle edition combines caterpillar photography with adult-specimen engravings, distribution maps, and information on habitat, host plants, and conservation status.

At a glance

Covers 600 caterpillar species from around the world.
Entries include population distribution maps and information on habitat, typical host plants, and conservation status.
Pairs caterpillar imagery with a two-tone engraving of the adult specimen.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Wide species coverage makes this a substantial reference for caterpillar enthusiasts.
The combination of photographs, adult-form engravings, maps, and species details offers several ways to explore each entry.
Kindle details list screen-reader support and enhanced typesetting.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Edition details
Print length	655 pages
File size	42.3 MB
Language	English
Publication date	February 14, 2018
Publisher	The University of Chicago Press
ISBN-13	978-0226287539

Kindle features
Screen Reader	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	Enabled
X-Ray	Not Enabled
Word Wise	Not Enabled
Page Flip	Enabled

What to know before buying

The Kindle edition relies on images for much of its visual appeal. Customer feedback is mixed on image size, with one reader finding the life-size pictures too small to be practical, so consider your device's screen and zoom needs.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Caterpillar enthusiasts and curious natural-history readers.
Readers seeking a visual reference with species maps and habitat, host-plant, and conservation details.

Less suited to

Readers who need large images for close visual study on a small-screen device.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 114 ratings

5 stars71%71%
4 stars20%20%
3 stars7%7%
2 stars0%0%
1 star2%2%

Customer feedback highlights positive impressions of the content and reference material. Responses to image size are mixed, with one customer valuing the life-size pictures and another finding them too small for practical use. For readers using the book as a visual species reference, that difference may matter depending on their display. The overall rating distribution leans positive, but does not establish why individual readers rated it as they did.

Positive themes

Customers describe the content and reference material positively.

Mixed feedback

Image size draws differing reactions, including concern that the pictures may be too small to use comfortably.

Frequently asked questions

What does the book cover?

It presents 600 caterpillar species from around the world, with images, adult-specimen engravings, distribution maps, and information including habitat, typical host plants, and conservation status.

What Kindle features are listed?

The listing says screen reader support, enhanced typesetting, and Page Flip are enabled. X-Ray and Word Wise are not enabled.

Are the images easy to view on a Kindle screen?

Customer feedback is mixed on image size. One reader appreciated the life-size pictures, while another found them too small to be practical, so screen size may matter.