Includes bibliographical references (p. 23) and index.

Words to know -- Monarch butterfly -- Monarch egg -- Monarch caterpillar -- Monarch chrysalis -- Monarch Wings -- Monarch body -- Monarch proboscis -- Monarch antennae -- Monarch claws -- Life Cycle -- Learn More -- Index.

Have you ever tried to get a better look at a monarch butterfly, but it fluttered away before you could get close enough? Now you can get a close-up look at monarch butterflies, including their wings, antennae, eyes, proboscis, and claws. Striking color photographs show the stages of the life cycle: egg, chrysalis, caterpillar, and butterfly. This fact-filled, full color book is ideal for early readers or read-aloud, and also supports the National Science Education Standards for K 4 Life Science.