Monarchs (Gulliver Green Book) [Paperback]

Kathryn Lasky (Author), Christopher G. Knight (Photographer)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Gulliver Green Book

On the leaf of a milkweed plant in Maine, a butterfly lays a minuscule egg. Soon a caterpillar hatches, and before long a new butterfly flutters in the breeze. Within its lifetime, this tiny monarch will fly more than two thousand miles on a mysterious migration to a warm winter haven. “Vibrant description melds with fascinating full-color photographs.”--School Library Journal

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Gr. 4-6. Avoiding the sound byte approach common in today's nonfiction for children, Lasky gives us biological information and a sense of the miracle of the migrating monarch butterfly in eminently readable prose. After introducing the butterfly's life cycle, she discusses at some length several towns in Mexico and California that host the migratory insects during the mating season and describes the adjustments the townspeople have made in order to preserve the delicate natural environment necessary for the monarchs to thrive. With elegantly detailed color photographs and the personal stories of grown-ups and children used to make the discussion more engaging, the book will be a solid addition to any natural science collection. Janice Del Negro --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Kirkus Reviews

A splendid depiction of one the few true migratory butterflies, which journey from the coast of Maine to the forests of El Rosario, Mexico, and Pacific Grove, California, where they gather by the millions to winter. Lasky and a group of children observe the monarch in Maine, then travel to Mexico and California to see the species in its other habitat. Impressive detail, including the life cycle, renders the science adventure even more exciting; Lasky also covers naturalists' efforts to protect the monarch's habitat and the annual ``Friends of the Monarch'' parade in Pacific Grove (``Butterfly Town, USA''), when townsfolk dress as butterflies, flowers, and caterpillars, and raise money to save the few butterfly groves. Excellent color photos throughout enhance a book that truly captures the wonder of these intrepid creatures. (Nonfiction. 7+) -- Copyright ©1993, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Sandpiper (September 15, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0152552979
• ISBN-13: 978-0152552978
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,486,712 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Hi Readers! Thanks for coming by my author page. I've written all sorts of books - from fantasy about animals to books about science. One of my favorite animal fantasy series, Guardians of Ga'Hoole, is a major motion picture. I liked writing about Ga'Hoole so much that I decided to revisit that world in a new series, Wolves of the Beyond. Visit my website, www.kathrynlasky.com to see a slide show about the real wolves I researched for the series and for the latest update on the Guardians of Ga'Hoole movie. All my best, Kathryn

Customer Reviews

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a remarkable book, September 2, 2003

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Lindsay Mcguire "lobster43" (Belfast, ME United States) - See all my reviews
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This beautifully photographed book traces a monarch butterfly's journey from North Haven, Maine to Mexico. The close-up images are astounding, and the information is first-rate. I highly recommend this book - the perfect end-of-summer gift for a 7-10 year old to accompany a monarch caterpillar in a large jar with a fresh supply of milkweed.

4.0 out of 5 stars Our daughter loves this book., April 1, 2011

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Rich Davis "Richey" (Holland, MI United States) - See all my reviews
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My 8 year old daughter loves butterflies, and really loves this book. She found it quite informative and interesting. She remembers the information in it and has quoted it back to us on occasion during general discussions. So, it's also great as a learning tool.

5.0 out of 5 stars Greatest butterflies ever!, December 10, 2010

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I have made the trip to visit the monarchs in their winter refuge in Mexico and use this book when I talk about these amazing creatures.