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.
"Young Fred Urquhart was fascinated by insects, especially his favorite, the monarch butterfly. 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 mystery of the monarchs. But they soon discovered that they needed help. They started a "butterfly family," a community of children, teachers, and nature enthusiasts from three countries--Canada, the United States,and Mexico--to answer the question: Where do the monarchs go?" -- Amazon.com.
"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
| General Note: | "This is a Borzoi book"--Title page verso. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages: 4-8. Grades: PreS-3. AD760L Lexile |
| Awards Note: | NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book for Children, 2023. NSTA Best STEM Book, 2023. |
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| Genre: | Picture books. Creative nonfiction. Informational works. Biographies. |
Available copies
- 17 of 22 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 2 of 2 copies available at Fontana Regional Library.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 22 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon County Public Library | J595.78 R (Text) | 39493109292773 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Marianna Black Library | J595.78 R (Text) | 39493109024572 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
