How many times does a monarch butterfly shed its skin? How does a pupa form the chrysalis? Fly through the pages of this book, and discover the life cycle of the monarch butterfly.
November 1, 2008
K-Gr 2-Each book introduces a well-known species before focusing on its life cycle. All of them have four stages except "Puppy", which has three. Scientific terminology such as metamorphosis, dispersal, and gestation period is used. A concluding diagram of the entire cycle gives the approximate length of each stage and provides a tidy review of the content. Most spreads include an inset with additional material; Fun Facts add a little more information. Unfortunately, the digitally produced illustrations, a major part of the book, lack detail and offer no additional information.
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