If you want to know about Eric Carle or any of his books this is the place to begin. Site includes biography, summary of books, information about his tours as well as links to lesson plans written by teachers.

It is that time of the year again when the monarch butterflies make their long journey from Canada to Central Mexico. We follow along on their incredible journey, and look at the challenges they encounter. Includes video (four minutes,...

Use these images to study the monarch butterfly's life cycle.

Site full of beautiful butterfly photographs including the emerging of a butterfly. One link also provides detailed information on the life cycle of a butterfly as well as a quiz to complete when finished.

Eric Carle is acclaimed and beloved as the creator of brilliantly illustrated and innovatively designed picture books for very young children. His best-known work is the familiar "The Very Hungry Caterpillar".

This diagram shows the metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly.

What do you know about Eric Carle, the author? This Carol Hurst site highlights some interesting facts about this author's life and refers to some of his books.