monarch butterfly

Describes the stages of the life cycle of the monarch butterfly.

Introduces the life of a Monarch butterfly, from its beginning as a tiny egg laid on a milkweed leaf through its metamorphosis from a caterpillar to an adult butterfly.

Although she does not know why or how, a small creepy-crawly bug is certain that she must make her way to Mexico.

Examines the physical characteristics, behavior, lifestyle, migration, and natural environment of the monarch butterfly.

Follows a barn swallow, a monarch butterfly, and an eel from summer on a farm until they make their respective fall voyages south, and then later begin to return north again when the weather warms. Includes facts about the animals.

Describes the habitat, food, and life cycle of the monarch butterfly.

Photographs and simple text introduce young readers to the world of butterflies and other insects.

A monarch butterfly emerges from its chrysalis and makes its way across the United States to the mountains of Mexico where it will spend the winter.

Describes the life cycle of a monarch butterfly.

Information about the physical characteristics, habits, and life cycle of the monarch butterfly is woven into a story.