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Books with title Monarch butterflies

  • Monarch Butterfly

    Gail Gibbons

    Paperback (Holiday House, Jan. 1, 1989)
    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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  • Butterflies

    Karen Stray Nolting, Jonathan Latimer, Amy Bartlett Wright

    Paperback (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, May 30, 2000)
    This new series is based on the Peterson Identification System, which uses life-like illustrations to help young naturalists make accurate identifications. The design of each book is straightforward, simple, friendly, and easy to use -- ensuring the success of beginners. Each of the four new titles in the series (SONGBIRDS, WILDFLOWERS, CATERPILLARS, and BUTTERFLIES) features vibrant color photographs of North American plants, birds, and insects in their natural habitats.
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  • The Moon of the Monarch Butterflies

    Jean Craighead George, Barbara Caruso, Recorded Books

    Audible Audiobook (Recorded Books, April 22, 2015)
    Follow the monarch butterfly as it chases spring north from its winter home in Mexico to its birthplace in Ontario, Canada. Flying through unpredictable spring weather, the butterfly lays its eggs along the way. The young monarch finally emerges from its chrysalis in late May - during the moon of the monarch butterflies. In Thirteen Moons - a spellbinding wildlife series - Newbery Award-winning author Jean Craighead George has captured 13 North American animals in their natural environments and chronicled their fight for survival. From the lush Everglades to the snowy Alaskan tundra, this series explores the intricate relationships among animals, plants, and the ever-changing environment in which they live. A favorite of adults and children alike, George's entertaining and educational tales of nature alive and in action - Julie, Shark Beneath the Reef, and Julie of the Wolves - have thrilled listeners for a generation. Barbara Caruso's inspired narration captures the vitality of life in the wild, and will leave you awed by this delicate creature's indomitable will to live.
  • Butterflies

    Jeunesse Gallimard

    Hardcover (Scholastic Inc., March 1, 1997)
    Answers a wealth of questions on butterflies, including how a caterpillar transforms itself and how butterflies protect themselves from enemies, in an introduction to the many varieties of butterflies and moths.
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  • Butterflies

    Sophie Lockwood

    language (The Child's World, Inc., Jan. 1, 2014)
    Butterflies may be one of nature's most beautiful creatures. But do we really know all that much about them? Learn some great butterfly information in this book, from cocoon shapes and migration patterns to strange techniques in fending off predators.
  • Monarch Butterfly

    Gail Gibbons

    eBook (Holiday House, July 1, 2012)
    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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  • Butterflies

    Jason Cooper, uncredited, Rourke Publishing LLC

    Audiobook (Rourke Publishing LLC, July 10, 2009)
    A butterfly is an insect of the order Lepidoptera. Like all Lepidoptera, butterflies are notable for their unusual life cycle with a larval caterpillar stage, an inactive pupal stage, and a spectacular metamorphosis into a familiar and colorful winged adult form.
  • Monarch Butterfly

    Gail Gibbons

    Hardcover (Live Oak Media, Jan. 31, 2011)
    "Bonnie Kelley-Young's narrative voice is well suited to the subject matter and its audience....The sound effects enhance the story and add to the sense of wonder." -AudioFile Magazine
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  • Monarch Butterflies

    Josh Gregory

    Paperback (Children's Press, Jan. 15, 2016)
    Discover how to attract butterflies to your own backyards!Nature's Children series provides young readers (Ages 8-10) with fascinating information about the planet's most incredible wildlife species. Each title offers a complete picture of the animal- from birth to adulthood- and describes its place in our world, including how humans impact it and its environment. . Instantly recognizable by their beautiful orange-and-black wings, monarch butterflies are a common sight in fields, gardens, and forests throughout North America. Readers will discover how these colorful insects travel thousands of miles each year to escape freezing winter weather. They will also learn about a butterfly's fascinating reproductive process, and what butterflies eat.
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  • Monarch Butterflies

    Helen Frost

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 1998)
    An introduction to the physical characteristics and behavior of monarch butterflies, including their migration.
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  • Monarch Butterfly

    Gail Gibbons

    Hardcover (Holiday House, Sept. 1, 1989)
    From egg to caterpillar to butterfly, the story of how they live.
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  • Monarch Butterflies

    Gloria Marie Pelcher

    language (Creative Bluebird, Oct. 16, 2014)
    The Monarch butterfly is one of the most fascinating and recognizable species on planet earth. Read about the Monarch's humble beginnings and how it blossoms into an incredible butterfly and journeys on a magnificent migration. This non-fiction book is beautifully illustrated with real life pictures. The World of Glo non-fiction book series is written by an elementary teacher to inspire reading and learning in kids. Younger kids will enjoy someone reading this book to them while older kids will enjoy exploring the book on their own. Includes pop-up text for better viewing on smaller devices.