Life Cycle of a Butterfly by Bobbie Kalman
	List Price:   $6.95 Unit Price:   $5.56 You Save:   $1.39 (20%) ISBN-10:   077870680X ISBN-13:   9780778706809 Publisher:   Crabtree Publishing Company Series:   The Life Cycle Ser. Category:   Science Books, Animals/Creatures, Agriculture Pub. Date:   October 2001 Pages:   32 Format:   Trade Paper Ages:   7 to 8 Grades:   2 to 3
Description/Notes
Describes the various stages of a monarch butterfly's life, from egg to pupa to caterpillar to butterfly, as well as its migration and dangers that it faces. The life cycle of the butterfly, from its metamorphosis from a caterpillar to the monarch butterfly's migration of 4,000 miles, is explained in this title. Topics including where butterflies lay their eggs, the transformation from pupa to chrysalis to butterfly, butterfly facts and activity suggestions, and more. Full-color illustrations. For ages 6-12. A monarch born in the fall has two major challenges! In addition to metamorphosis, these butterflies fly 4,000 miles on a two-way migration trek! This book explains butterfly metamorphosis and migration in simple terms. The text is beautifully illustrated with photographs and art, making this book a joy to read. Topics include: where butterflies lay their eggs; the 'eating machine' caterpillar; the transformation from pupa to chrysalis to butterfly; monarch migration; butterfly facts and activity suggestions; how to protect butterflies.