Frail Children Of The Air : Kessinger Publishing : 9781436852203 : 143685220X : 29 Jun 2008 : Frail Children Of The Air: Excursions Into The World Of Butterflies (1895) is a book written by Samuel Hubbard Scudder. The book is a comprehensive study of butterflies and their habitats, behaviors, and unique characteristics. Scudder, an American entomologist, provides a detailed account of the life cycle of butterflies, from their egg stage to their final transformation into a butterfly. He also explains the different types of butterflies, their physical features, and their distribution across the world.The book is divided into four sections, with each section covering a specific aspect of butterfly life. The first section is dedicated to the anatomy and physiology of butterflies, including their wings, antennae, and digestive system. The second section focuses on the life cycle of butterflies, from their egg stage to their pupal stage and finally to their emergence as a butterfly. The thir