About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts a collection of 'treasures' from the backyard or won't stop asking how things in nature work. It is the perfect choice for children who are beginning to show an interest in the 'why' behind animal behavior and for those who might get frustrated when they do not find answers immediately. The story follows two scientists, separated by a century, who both became obsessed with a single mystery: why do pine processionary caterpillars march in a never-ending line? By framing science as a long, ongoing conversation rather than a set of static facts, Loree Griffin Burns highlights the importance of patience, curiosity, and the willingness to repeat experiments. It is an accessible chapter book that validates the inquisitive mind of an elementary student, teaching them that even 'gross' or 'simple' creatures have complex lives. It turns a backyard observation into a grand historical detective story.
