In Butterflies & Moths, kids will get a kick out of learning how these insects have influenced human life in other ways over the centuries. They’ll study how the silk moth spins its coveted thread (which led to the creation of the first ancient trade route, the Silk Road), and see how butterflies have enchanted everyone from opera composers to philosophers. However, the main attraction in this issue is the detailed examination of metamorphosis, for kids. See why butterflies and moths are experts at self-defense: Their stingers, poisons, smells, dodging skills and ability to camouflage themselves are critical to how they've been able to stick around more than 130 million years. (30 KIDS DISCOVER magazines/teacher's guide). .