Monarch Notes

“I highly recommend this extraordinary trip to the kingdom of the monarch.”—Dr. Lincoln Brower, Sweet Briar College, the world’s leading expert on the Monarch butterflyEach year, in the Mexican town o

"This book details the life and habits of monarch butterflies"--

Describes the life cycle, body parts, and behavior of the monarch butterfly, and includes instructions on how to raise a monarch

Describes the life cycle, body parts, and behavior of the monarch butterfly, and includes instructions on how to raise a monarch

Introduce young readers to the fascinating and colorful process of how caterpillars become butterflies.As we follow the transformation of a tiny white egg laid on a leaf to a brilliantly-colored butterfly, award-winning writer and artist Gail Gibbons uses bright, detailed watercolors to illustrate the life cycle of the monarch butterfly, stage by stage. Young readers can follow along and learn as the monarch grows, changes, and takes flight, in this simple introduction to a process studied by many school children. With clear, labeled diagrams and simple text that defines and reinforces important vocabulary, Monarch Butterfly introduces key concepts of insect anatomy and behavior. And of course, the unique migration of the monarch--which can range up to four thousand miles--is covered, with descriptions of how the insects travel, and how people in their path celebrate the occasion. This best-selling look at butterflies also includes labelled instructions about how to hatch your own mona

Explore the lives of monarch butterflies with Ranger Rick in this beginning reader with full-color photos of monarchs in the wild!What if you wished you were a monarch and then you became one? Could y

Explores the physical features, behavior, and history of migration of the monarch butterfly.

A family of rabbits visits a milkweed meadow and learns about monarch butterflies.

Explains the life cycle of the monarch butterfly from its time as a small egg to mating and laying its own eggs.

In The Amazing Monarch, author and photographer Windle Turley chronicles the life cycle of the monarch butterfly. Replete with page after page of full-color photographs, the book shows the monarch’s r

Monarch Country is an incredibly beautiful mountain region spanning both sides of the Continental Divide in the southern portions of Chaffee and Gunnison Counties in the Rocky Mountains of south-centr

A mother monarch butterfly finds her way to a milkweed plant, where she lays her eggs and completes her life cycle, as the story picks up with a new caterpillar that grows, transforms, and sets off on

"An introduction to the physical characteristics and behavior of monarch butterflies, including their migration."

Illustrations and simple text describes the daily activities and life cycle of a monarch butterfly

An introduction to the physical characteristics and behavior of monarch butterflies

The plight of the monarch butterfly has captured public attention and sparked widespread interest in helping to save their dwindling populations. In this in-depth portrait of the monarch butterflycove

A transformative tale of intergenerational friendship between a Monarch butterfly and a small caterpillar as well as an educational overview of a butterfly’s life cycle.Caterpillar crawls from leaf to

The Monarch of the Glen by Sir Edwin Landseer (1802 1873) is one of the most celebrated paintings of the nineteenth century. It was acquired by the National Galleries of Scotland in 2017. In this new

Each year, in the Mexican town of Contepec, migrating Monarch butterflies spend the winter in the temperate forests of Mexico. This children’s book (ages 8-12) is an adventure story about two co

A young boy learns about threats to Monarch Butterflies and inspires his class and community to learn about the butterfly's life cycle and to plant a butterfly-friendly garden, offering the iconic ins

Every year, from March to October, spectacular orange and black clouds of monarch butterflies fill the skies as they migrate from across North America to their warm winter homes in California and as f

A special illustrated edition of The Monarch of the Glen by bestselling storytelling legend, Neil Gaiman. This American Gods world novella will thrill Games of Thrones devotees and Terry Pratchett fan

This book is written for adults who are concerned about the declining number of Monarch butterflies. It has information about the butterfly, ideas on how we all can help on a large and small sca

Focusing on the migration journey of one specific monarch butterfly, When Butterflies Cross the Sky engages readers with a story-like narrative while subtly teaching the role of migration in the butte

Discover Queen Liliuokalani, The Hawaiian Kingdom's Last Monarch...The 1800’s, particularly the latter half of that century, was a time full of change, orchestrated chaos, and new beginnings. England

"Follows a single monarch butterfly on its annual migration journey"--

Monarch butterflies are among the most colorful and familiar insects children encounter. These delicate creatures can travel between 5 to 1 miles a day to complete their annual migration. This beautif

What insect has wings with orange, white, and black patterns? A monarch butterfly! But do you know what monarchs do in the fall? Or how monarchs change throughout their lives? Read this book to find o

When the beautiful orange Monarch on her fall migration route from Canada to Mexico stops to rest at Wichita Falls, Texas, she makes friends with an old tortoise called Hurry. She tells him, "Maybe on

One of nature's most perfect relationshipsEvery spring the monarch butterfly migrates thousands of miles in search of the ideal milkweed plant. When she finds it, she lays her eggs on the plant, so w

Habitat loss is beginning to threaten the monarch butterfly. This book provides a thorough overview of the species, including its life cycle and migration. Illustrated in color with a clear text appr

"If you want to observe the monarch in good conditions, it's necessary to first go to Mexico and get used to the altitude (2,400 meters), where they breathe air that is thin but exceptionally rich in

A gorgeous picture book based on the true story of a scientist who solves the mysteries of monarch butterfly migration―with the help of schoolchildren! A perfect story for nature lovers of all ages from the Caldecott Honor winning author of The Noisy Paint BoxYoung Fred Urquhart was fascinated by insects, especially his favorite, the monarchbutterfly. He wondered where monarchs spent the winter. No one knew. After he became an entomologist (bug scientist),Fred and his wife, Norah,tagged hundreds of butterflies,hoping to solve the mysteryof the monarchs. But they soon discovered that they needed help. They started a “butterfly family,” a community of children, teachers, and nature enthusiasts fromthree countries––Canada, the United States,and Mexico––to answer the question: Where do the monarchs go? Detailed materials in the back of the book include maps of monarch migration, the life cycle of the butterfly, and the cultural relevance of monarch butterflies in Mexico, as well as informa

Science, nature, and adventure come together in Sara Dykman's riveting account of her solo bike trip along the 10,000 mile-long migratory path of the monarch butterfly. Outdoor educator and field res

Monarch Butterflies is a richly illustrated, large-format book that celebrates North America's most recognized butterfly and educates children and families about what they can do to help protect these

Queen Elizabeth II is one of the most important cultural and political icons in modern British history. As the United Kingdom's longest reigning monarch, she is known for her poise, wit and class. Po

Cosmos Sticky Notes Hardcover Book from Galison features beautiful illustrations that portray the mysterious vastness of space. This special hardcover set of sticky notes contains eight decorated pad

A monarch butterfly's life cycle comes to life in this beautiful lift-the-flap book.An egg, a feast, a transformation . . .The fascinating life cycle of the monarch butterfly is illuminated in this sp

At age 25, Elizabeth II, the ‘accidental queen’, became Britain’s 40th monarch and vowed to dedicate her life to service and duty on behalf of her country. She is the constitutional monarch of sixteen