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Monarch Butterflies
Learn about our Amazing Monarchs! ~ Bette A. Stevens http://www.4writersandreaders.com
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- The Incredible Journey of the Monarch Butterfly! (4writersandreaders.com)
https://4writersandreaders.com/fun-learning-with-monarchs/ (Companion links for AMAZING MATILDA: A Monarch’s Tale
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=suHn7tGjrjk AMAZING MATILDA’s Video Debut
Have you ever seen one of these? It’s a Monarch Butterfly. Every spring, millions fly from Mexico and southern California to other parts of the US and southern Canada. And every autumn, they fly back. On the first of November, called the Day of the Dead, people celebrate the return of the monarchs to the mountainous fir forests of Central Mexico.
But their numbers are dropping. In 1997, there were 150 million. Last year there were only 60 million. One problem is the gradual sterilization of American farmlands thanks to powerful herbicides like Roundup. Monarch butterfly larvae eat a plant called milkweed. But the amount of this plant in Iowa, for example, has dropped between 60% and 90% over the last decade.
And this year was much worse for the monarchs. They came late to Mexico… and I think only 3 million have been seen so far! That’s a…
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MONARCH on the Move!
‘AMAZING MATILDA’ is on the move…
She’s FREE on Amazon this Sunday & Monday, MARCH 24th – 25th!
Meet AMAZING MATILDA, her meadowland friends and their creator: Author/Illustrator Bette A. Stevens. GET YOUR FREE KINDLE BOOK, TOO!
Matilda and her meadowland friends LOVE to inspire kids of all ages (4 – 94) to reach for their dreams.
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Related articles
- Where Have All the Monarch Butterflies Gone? (thefunlifeofsophia.wordpress.com)
- Why the monarch butterfly migration may be endangered (cbc.ca)
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“AMAZING MATILDA” FREE February 17-19: Children’s book inspires young readers!
“Matilda’s story is everyone’s story. Meeting challenges of life at every stage of life is no easy task. Matilda and her friends inspire readers and listeners to reach for their dream.” ~Bette A. Stevens
AMAZING MATILDA by Bette A. Stevens
AMAZING MATILDA: A Monarch’s Tale is a story filled with excitement and adventure. WATCH THE VIDEO below to find out more!
FREE FOR 3 DAYS: February 17-19!
That’s this week, Sunday – Tuesday
There’s a new book out that inspires kids to meet challenges with patience and persistence AND it’s FREE on Amazon for 3 days.
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“Children of all ages will be able to relate to monarch’s plight in some way…This story is a true gem and one that will inspire children for years to come.” Renee Hand, award-winning adult and children’s books author. Renee Hand reviews for the New York Journal of Books.
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Author Interviews:
- http://www.blogtalkradio.com/rithebard/2012/12/18/chatting-with-sherri
- http://www.blogtalkradio.com/storiesfromunknownauthors/2012/11/16/interview-with-bette-stevens-for-amazing-matilda
More Freebies MONARCH FACTS & FUN for home and classroom learning
- Free online live Monarch Resource Links compiled for you by the author (Games, Crafts, Coloring Pages, Videos, Monarch facts and more) Monarch Online Interactive Resources SHEET
Amazing Matilda – A Monarch’s Tale By Author Bette A Stevens
This tale of an Amazing Monarch and her meadowland friends will inspire you to reach for your dreams!
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