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.