monarch butterfly

"Monarch butterflies travel over 2,000 miles from Americas East Coast to central Mexico. Scientists are only beginning to unravel the mystery of the butterfly's super navigational powers. In this...text, readers will discover how life science works in the everyday world. With accessible language to simplify complex concepts, the book challenges developing readers and supports elementary science standards. ...Photographs enhance the text"--Amazon.com.

"For monarch butterflies, the crisp air of fall signals a time for change. Along with the changing colors of the trees, the skies are filled with these bright orange insects as they make their way to warmer weather. Monarchs' delicate wings help them glide with the southern wind during their migration to Mexico. This book contains vibrant photos and marked maps allow readers to become immersed in the lives of monarch butterflies"--Provided by the publisher.

Introduces the physical characteristics and behavior of the monarch butterfly.

A simple introduction to characteristics and life cycle of a monarch butterfly.

Teaches young readers about the migration of monarch butterflies, covering why and when they migrate, how far they migrate, and where they migrate.

The process of a new life starting is fascinating! Watch a butterfly grow from an egg to an insect. Young readers will learn about the stages in a butterfly's life. From a tiny egg to a chrysalis and, finally, a brightly-colored butterfly! The life cycle of a butterfly is a beautiful thing to see.

Text and illustrations provide information on monarch butterflies and their migration to Mexico in the winter.

An Iconographic presentation of "Monarch and Milkweed," by Helen Frost. Describes the llifecycle of the Monarch butterfly and its link with the milkweed plant.

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. Includes color photographs, side-bars, and a list of facts.