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The mystery of the monarchs : how kids, teachers, and butterfly fans helped Fred and Norah Urquhart track the great monarch migration / by Barb Rosenstock ; illustrated by Erika Meza.
"An entomologist and his wife solve the mysteries of monarch butterfly migration with the help of schoolchildren in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, in this colorful picture book based on a true story"-- Provided by publisher
Record details
- ISBN: 9781984829566
- ISBN: 1984829564
- ISBN: 9781984829573
- ISBN: 1984829572
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 23 x 29 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2022.
- Copyright: ©2022
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Target Audience Note: | 4-8 years AD760L Lexile |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Urquhart, Fred A. > Juvenile literature. Monarch butterfly > Migration > Juvenile literature. Entomologists > Canada > Juvenile literature. Butterflies > Migration > Juvenile literature. |
| Genre: | Picture books. |
Available copies
- 8 of 10 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Rolla Public.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 10 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolla Public Library | JNF 595.789 ROS (Text) | 38256101850539 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
The Mystery of the Monarchs : How Kids, Teachers, and Butterfly Fans Helped Fred and Norah Urquhart Track the Great Monarch Migration
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The Mystery of the Monarchs : How Kids, Teachers, and Butterfly Fans Helped Fred and Norah Urquhart Track the Great Monarch Migration
A gorgeous picture book based on the true story of a scientist who solves the mysteries of monarch butterfly migration-with the help of schoolchildren! A perfect story for nature lovers of all ages from the Caldecott Honor winning author of The Noisy Paint Box Young Fred Urquhart was fascinated by insects, especially his favorite, the monarchbutterfly. He wondered where monarchs spent the winter. No one knew. After he became an entomologist (bug scientist),Fred and his wife, Norah,tagged hundreds of butterflies,hoping to solve the mysteryof the monarchs. But they soon discovered that they needed help. They started a "butterfly family," a community of children, teachers, and nature enthusiasts fromthree countries--Canada, the United States,and Mexico--to answer the question- Where do the monarchs go? Detailed materials in the back of the book include maps of monarch migration, the life cycle of the butterfly, and the cultural relevance of monarch butterflies in Mexico, as well as information on environmental efforts towards monarch conservation.
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