Mystery of the Monarchs, The: How Kids, Teachers, and Butterfly Fans Helped Fred and Norah Urquhart Track the Great Monarch Migration

For the child who asks 'where do the butterflies go?', this true story celebrates how curious kids and scientists worked together to solve a nature mystery.

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About This Book

Reach for this book when your child is gripped by a 'big' question about the natural world or when they feel like their small contributions don't matter. It is a perfect choice for fostering a scientific mindset, showing how curiosity can evolve into a lifelong mission that spans decades and continents. This true story follows Fred and Norah Urquhart as they solve the mystery of where Monarch butterflies go in the winter. It highlights the power of collaboration, featuring the thousands of citizen scientists, including many children, who tagged butterflies to help. For parents of kids ages 4 to 8, it offers a beautiful blend of STEM education and emotional resilience, showing that even the most difficult mysteries can be solved through patience and teamwork.

Curiosity & Wonder Bugs & Insects Resilience & Perseverance Nature & Outdoors Teamwork & Collaboration Science Experiments Pride & Accomplishment History

What Parents Should Know

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The arduous journey of the butterflies involves storms and long distances.

Sensitive Topics

The book is entirely secular and grounded in science. It briefly touches on the passage of time and the aging of the main characters, but the tone remains celebratory and focused on discovery.