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Monarch Butterfly - by Gail Gibbons (Paperback)

Monarch Butterfly - by  Gail Gibbons (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Young naturalists will be captivated by this succinctly written, well-organized, brightly illustrated introduction to monarch butterflies."--"School Library Journal." Includes instructions on how to raise a monarch.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Introduce young readers to the fascinating process of how catepillars become butterflies. </b> <p/>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. <p/>With clear, labeled diagrams and simple text that defines and reinforces important vocabulary, <i>Monarch Butterfly </i>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. <p/>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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>★ Readers who are familiar with Gibbons's other titles will recognize her engaging, informative style. . . . An outstanding choice for instructional use and enjoyable reading.<b> --<i>School Library Journal, </i>Starred Review</b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>According to <i>The Washington Post</i>, Gail Gibbons has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator. Ms. Gibbons has published more than 100 informational titles, including the bestselling titles <i>From Seed to Plant</i> and <i>Monarch Butterfly</i>, all fully vetted by experts. Her many honors include the Washington Post/Children's Book Guild Nonfiction Award and the NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book Award.

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