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A not-so-typical look at the mysteries of the monarch butterfly
Scholastic Focus is the premier home of thoroughly researched,
beautifully written, and thoughtfully designed works of narrative
nonfiction aimed at middle grade and young adult readers. These
books help readers learn about the world in which they live and
develop their critical thinking skills so that they may become
dynamic citizens who are able to analyze and understand our past,
participate in essential discussions about our present, and work to
grow and build our future. With their stunning black-and-orange
wings, monarch butterflies are one of the most recognizable insects
on the planet. But despite their delicate beauty, these creatures
are warriors. The moment they hatch, they're fighting for their
lives. Everything is the enemy: from the very leaf they live on to
the humans and animals around them to nature itself. How does such
a tiny egg survive to become a butterfly? And even after emerging
from the cocoon, unimaginable danger awaits: migration. Every year,
monarchs take flight, making one of the greatest migrations in the
world. However, for a long time, their destination was unknown
within the scientific community. Through the research of scientists
in Canada and the United States and the support and efforts of
ordinary people as well as Indigenous knowledge in Mexico, that
mystery was finally solved. But to do so would involve years of
searching across three countries and encounters with feuding
scientists, the consequences of colonialism, and life-and-death
stakes. Weaving together the untold story of survival, scientific
discoveries, and the relationship between humans and butterflies,
The Monarch Effect explores how one small insect can have an
incredible impact on the entire planet.
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