Monarch Butterflies: Explore the Life Journey of One of the Winged Wonders of the World

Monarchs are a favorite North American butterfly, and their incredible annual migration has captured the imagination for generations. As populations of monarchs decline dramatically due to habitat loss and climate change, interest in and enthusiasm for protecting these beloved pollinators has skyrocketed. With easy-to-read text and colorful, engaging illustrations, Monarch Butterflies presents young readers with rich, detailed information about the monarchs’ life cycle, anatomy, migration, and cultural significance, as well as how to raise monarchs at home. As the book considers how human behavior has harmed monarchs, it offers substantive ways kids can help make a positive difference. Children will learn how to turn lawns into native plant gardens, become involved in citizen science efforts such as tagging migrating monarchs and participating in population counts, and support organizations that work to conserve butterflies. Recommended for ages 7-10.