Monarch Butterfly

Written by Gail Gibbons

How does a tiny egg on a leaf become a butterfly that flies thousands of miles?

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32 pages· 731 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· AD590L· AR 3.4 · 0.5 AR pts

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Follow the monarch butterfly through each stage of its life cycle, from a tiny white egg laid on a leaf to a caterpillar, a chrysalis and a brilliantly colored butterfly. Clear, labeled diagrams explain insect anatomy and behavior, and the book describes the monarch's migration of up to four thousand miles.

From the publisher

Introduce young readers to the fascinating process of how catepillars become butterflies. Follow the transformation from a tiny white egg laid on a leaf to a brilliantly colored butterfly in this kid-friendly introduction to metamorphosis. With detailed, bright watercolors, Gail Gibbons illustrates the life cycle of the monarch butterfly, stage by stage, as it grows, changes, and takes flight. 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 classic look at butterflies also includes directions on raising your own monarch at home, and a page of fun facts about these colorful butterflies.

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