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Flight of the Butterflies
Starting from the northern United States and southern Canada, millions of Monarchs converge every fall in one region in central Mexico. It's not only an amazing sight to behold for the lucky residents of the area, but also a true miracle of nature. This easy reader follows the 2,500 mile-long journey of the Monarchs, with both full color illustrations and photographs.
48 pages, Paperback
First published May 13, 2010
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June 17, 2016
This was written kind of...oddly. It seemed both too complex in some places and too simplistic in others. It got the point across with some interesting graphics via maps, but it was kind of plain in the delivery of the facts. Three stars. A good starter book for a younger to middle reader who is interested in butterflies.
March 6, 2014
Basic Premise: A detailed explanation of the migration of the monarch butterflies.
This was a free Nook download, but I think if my son had asked for me to pay for it I would have. It kept his interest, which is always a task. He doesn't often pick nonfiction, so it was an exciting new choice. As a level 3 book, it had longer sentences (though still fairly simple) and more details. There were also some longer, more scientific terms, and each time they popped up there was a clear phonetic pronunciation guide included. My son even pronounced the words along with the "read-to-me" voice. The illustrations combined photos with realistic art to show the butterflies' journey. It also had maps, which was useful for showing the little guy where we live in relation to the journey. Overall, it was a fun, educational read. I rather enjoyed it.
This was a free Nook download, but I think if my son had asked for me to pay for it I would have. It kept his interest, which is always a task. He doesn't often pick nonfiction, so it was an exciting new choice. As a level 3 book, it had longer sentences (though still fairly simple) and more details. There were also some longer, more scientific terms, and each time they popped up there was a clear phonetic pronunciation guide included. My son even pronounced the words along with the "read-to-me" voice. The illustrations combined photos with realistic art to show the butterflies' journey. It also had maps, which was useful for showing the little guy where we live in relation to the journey. Overall, it was a fun, educational read. I rather enjoyed it.
April 29, 2021
READING LEVEL: 3.4 AR POINTS: 0.5
This is an amazingly beautiful book on the migration of Monarch butterflies from Canada down to Mexico. I love this book and so do all my grandies.
This is an amazingly beautiful book on the migration of Monarch butterflies from Canada down to Mexico. I love this book and so do all my grandies.
August 12, 2013
This book I scooped up was my favorite Kindle download so far, and I loved everything about this delightful, fantastic book. I loved the way Ms. Edwards put the pronunciations in parenthesis beside the really complicated words. I loved the pictures she used. I loved her simple to understand explanations. This is a perfect book for homeschoolers and regular schoolers alike.
October 9, 2017
Wonderful photos. I want to see the monarch migration.
May 6, 2024
I liked the MILLIONS OF BUTTERFLIES! Wow…
I liked that the butterflies made it!
I liked that the butterflies made it!
October 19, 2013
Title: Flight of the Butterflies
Summary: This text talks about the journey the monarch butterfly takes on it's yearly migration. It uses very vivid images to clarify the text.
Focus: Informational Features to Use in a Writing Mini Lesson
Images/Graphics Clarify a Text: This book would be forty kinds of boring if it weren't for the really great images. It shows young writers that even the blandest of text can be made special by adding graphics that match the writing. The images help the reader understand the text (that they may have slept through) and are quite vivid.
Authors Choice/Mixing Graphics and Images: The text using maps and images to clarify the text. This blend shows new writers that the author controls how to present information in their text and must select the best image for the text.
CCSS W.2.2
Summary: This text talks about the journey the monarch butterfly takes on it's yearly migration. It uses very vivid images to clarify the text.
Focus: Informational Features to Use in a Writing Mini Lesson
Images/Graphics Clarify a Text: This book would be forty kinds of boring if it weren't for the really great images. It shows young writers that even the blandest of text can be made special by adding graphics that match the writing. The images help the reader understand the text (that they may have slept through) and are quite vivid.
Authors Choice/Mixing Graphics and Images: The text using maps and images to clarify the text. This blend shows new writers that the author controls how to present information in their text and must select the best image for the text.
CCSS W.2.2
October 25, 2013
As a preschool teacher of four-year-olds, I plan units of study for my children and one that I want to do is on migration of animals. This book is a little long for them but when I use it in the science center to add to my lesson when we bring in the butterflies to hatch and release it will be a beautiful reference book for out unit of study. One positive in this book, it points out animals that migrate and ones that stay in the same place, which is a concept that will be one of my goals for the children to learn. Flight of the Butterflies will fit perfectly into my lesson plans for the unit on animal migration next spring.
January 10, 2014
Absolutely gorgeous photos/illustrations and also very informative! Even at 39 I learned something new! (I hadn't known that while the trip south is completed by a single butterfly that can live to the ripe old age of nine months, the trip back takes several generations with each only living about a month.)
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January 3, 2014Very good intro for young child to a miracle of nature
While written for the very young child this book offers many oppose.cities for embellishing with more facts depending on the childs level of comprehension. Recommended to imbue children with respect and awe for living things.
While written for the very young child this book offers many oppose.cities for embellishing with more facts depending on the childs level of comprehension. Recommended to imbue children with respect and awe for living things.
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January 10, 20149yr old loved it!
this isn't a made up.fairytale about butterflies.it gives real facts....and that's what mom loved about it....the 6 and 9 yr old boys loved the neat facts and good pictures. it told the facts in an I.interesting way.
this isn't a made up.fairytale about butterflies.it gives real facts....and that's what mom loved about it....the 6 and 9 yr old boys loved the neat facts and good pictures. it told the facts in an I.interesting way.
February 13, 2014
This is a fun factual book with lots of pictures geared to new readers.
The narrative is simple and easy to read with fun facts primarily about Monarch butterflies.
Pictures of the topics covered are on every page.
Overall, a cute read.
The narrative is simple and easy to read with fun facts primarily about Monarch butterflies.
Pictures of the topics covered are on every page.
Overall, a cute read.
March 3, 2014
Monarch Butterflies
Monarch Butterflies
This book was age appropriate and informative. Makes you want to take a trip to Mexico in the winter. My daughter liked it.
Monarch Butterflies
This book was age appropriate and informative. Makes you want to take a trip to Mexico in the winter. My daughter liked it.
August 30, 2014
Life of a butterfly
I loved this book. It was very informational, easy to read, and easy for my 8 year old to understand. It showed how short the butterflies life span really is and where they travel. Great book!
I loved this book. It was very informational, easy to read, and easy for my 8 year old to understand. It showed how short the butterflies life span really is and where they travel. Great book!
September 8, 2013
Excellent presentation of basic facts about Monarch Butterflies. Learned something new.
One of the better free kindle books for children.
One of the better free kindle books for children.
January 2, 2014
Wonderfully full of wonder!
We will read this again. Full of fascinating information. And stunning pictures, maps, etc. I would recommend this to anyone!
We will read this again. Full of fascinating information. And stunning pictures, maps, etc. I would recommend this to anyone!
January 5, 2014
Great and informative
love the information and the pictures were wonderful!! my 4 yr old loved it and was able to understand between the pictures and descriptions.
love the information and the pictures were wonderful!! my 4 yr old loved it and was able to understand between the pictures and descriptions.
January 31, 2014
Text is almost unreadable because the improperly chosen font. Pictures are impressive.
April 1, 2014
This is a perfect picture ,and educational book for all! I highly recommend!
December 28, 2014
I love this book
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May 24, 2016
Enjoyed the vibrant pictures but the writing is pretty bland. The facts are there but not very engaging.
November 6, 2013
A great look at the monarch butterfly and it's migration.
November 11, 2013
Nice story, plan on sharing it with my youngest niece and nephew.
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