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A monarch born in the fall has two major challenges! In addition to metamorphosis, these butterflies fly 4,000 miles on a two-way migration trek! The Life Cycle of a Butterfly explains butterfly metamorphosis and migration in simple terms. The text is beautifully illustrated with photographs and art, making this book a joy to read. Topics include:

• where butterflies lay their eggs

• the "eating machine" caterpillar

• the transformation from pupa to chrysalis to butterfly

• monarch migration

• butterfly facts and activity suggestions

• how to protect butterflies