"The life cycle of the monarch butterfly begins when it is a tiny egg clinging to a leaf. In time, it goes through a transformation called metamorphosis to become a butterfly, and in the fall, it can migrate almost 100 miles each day. In this book, follow the story of one monarch butterfly and learn about what it eats, how it grows, and more."--Dust jacket flap.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to monarch butterfly migrations. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

Monarch butterflies travel over 2,000 miles from America s East Coast to central Mexico. Scientists are only beginning to unravel the mystery of the butterfly s super navigational powers. In this enlightening text, readers will discover how life science works in the everyday world. With accessible language to simplify complex concepts, the book challenges developing readers and supports elementary science standards. Eye-catching photographs enhance...

Gives readers an up-close look at the extraordinarily long North American monarch migration. Includes a concise overview of the species, a table of contents, questions to spark critical thinking, a selected bibliography, sources to guide further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.

"Hi, there! I'm a monarch butterfly. You've probably seen me fluttering around, but have you ever stopped to think about where I came from? Learn more about my life cycle and how I went from a tiny little caterpillar to a beautiful butterfly"--

"Monarch butterflies are among the most recognized butterflies in the world due to their unique coloring. They also go on a migration journey that can be more than 2,000 miles (3,200 km) long! Readers of this innovative volume explore the life of the monarch butterfly and learn fun facts about these fascinating insects along the way. Age-appropriate text is paired with eye-catching photographs that hold readers' attention. In addition, engaging diagrams...

Insects and spiders are some of the most complex and crafty creatures on Earth. This book gives readers an up-close look at the mechanics behind bugs. Readers will enjoy learning about the leaping flea, the bloodsucking tick, the migrating Monarch butterfly, and the stinging scorpion. They'll explore the ways that the anatomy of each insect and spider gives it amazing abilities and skills suited to its environment. This book is full of fun fact boxes...

¡Hola! Soy una mariposa monarca. Seguramente me has visto revoloteando por ahí, pero ¿te has puesto a pensar de dónde vengo? Aprende más sobre el ciclo de mi vida desde oruguita chiquita hasta bella mariposa. "Hello! I am a monarch butterfly. Surely you've seen me fluttering around, but have you thought about where I come from? Learn more about my life cycle from little caterpillar to beautiful butterfly"--

The process of a new life starting is fascinating! Watch a butterfly grow from an egg to an insect. Young readers will learn about the stages in a butterfly's life. From a tiny egg to a chrysalis and, finally, a brightly-colored butterfly! The life cycle of a butterfly is a beautiful thing to see.