monarch butterfly

Looks at the migration of the monarch butterfly.

Colorful illustrations and text written in both English and Spanish tell a story about Julianita's grandfather who tells her and her classmates about the annual migration of butterflies to his hometown in Mexico.

Simple text and photographs introduce the life cycle of a monarch butterfly.

Describes the life cycle of a butterfly.

Explains the life stages of the monarch butterfly and discusses their migration, its purpose, and its route; and lists threats monarch butterflies may face on their migration.

In graphic novel format, text and illustrations describe the life cycle of a monarch butterfly.

Explains the life cycle of a butterfly with images and text.

"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.