Milkweed for Monarchs

By Christine Van Zandt, Alejandra Barajas (Illustrator)

Monarchs struggle to survive as they migrate, facing food scarcity and habitat loss.

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40 pages

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Witness the monarch butterfly's perilous journey as it migrates to warmer lands, battling dwindling food sources and habitat challenges. This lyrical tale unveils the monarch's life cycle, from chrysalis to flight, highlighting its vulnerability. Discover how young readers can create monarch-friendly spaces and help preserve these iconic creatures. Will the monarchs find the milkweed they desperately need to survive?

From the publisher

Bold, gold, the chrysalis gleams. And deep down inside . . . the butterfly dreams. Every year, monarch butterflies migrate to warmer climates for overwintering months. However, changing environments make it continually more difficult to find food and places to lay eggs. In this nonfiction picture book, the monarch’s life cycle is detailed in lyrical verse as stunning art accompanies each stage in the butterfly’s life. The most recognizable butterfly, monarchs are classified as a vulnerable species by the IUCN, and face drastic challenges when it comes to locating food sources–milkweed. Milkweed for Monarchs is the perfect resource for young readers to learn more about these beautiful insects and how they can foster monarch-friendly environments in their own backyard. Backmatter includes actionable ways for readers to help this vulnerable species.

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