The caterpillar got its name from words that mean "hairy cat," and it's easy to see why. That's just one of the interesting facts readers will learn through this title, which introduces them to the small and gross caterpillar. The text's age-appropriate content teaches readers everything they need to know about caterpillars, including their appearance, habitat, and life cycle. Detailed color photographs reinforce the written content, which was developed to support elementary science curricula.