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Monarch Mysteries
By:
Claire Datnow
Illustrator:
Ruth Palmer
ISBN: 978-159572-864-7
The Sizzling Six is a group of teenage girls who have solved every eco mystery thrown their way. In their newest adventure, monarch butterflies are in grave danger! The town of Mortaburg, Alabama, is threatening to destroy an important local haven for these beautiful insects on their long migration south. The Sizzling Six are in a race against meddling city officials, and the weather itself, to save the endangered monarchs. With the help of a mysterious neighbor and a school project, they may be able to turn things around after all.
Combining an engaging plot with snappy dialogue, this story masterfully weaves biology, geography, and culture into the narrative. Readers are invited to learn more about the plight of monarch butterflies and what steps they can take to ensure the survival of this endangered species.
Part of the Adventures of the Sizzling Six eco-mystery series.
8 1/2"x
5 1/2",
144 pages,
ages 9-12,
$16.99
Curriculum Connections
Monarch butterfly migration and life cycles, plant and animal science, wildlife ecosystems, conservation, science research and data-gathering, North American geography, community-building and involvement, philanthropy, teamwork, friendship, problem solving
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The Sizzling Six is a group of teenage girls who have solved every eco mystery thrown their way. In their newest adventure, monarch butterflies are in grave danger! The town of Mortaburg, Alabama, is threatening to destroy an important local haven for these beautiful insects on their long migration south. The Sizzling Six are in a race against meddling city officials, and the weather itself, to save the endangered monarchs. With the help of a mysterious neighbor and a school project, they may be able to turn things around after all.
Combining an engaging plot with snappy dialogue, this story masterfully weaves biology, geography, and culture into the narrative. Readers are invited to learn more about the plight of monarch butterflies and what steps they can take to ensure the survival of this endangered species.
Part of the Adventures of the Sizzling Six eco-mystery series.