How to Raise Monarch Butterflies

Observing a monarch butterfly as it transforms itself from a yellow, black and white caterpillar and emerges from a chrysalis as a vivid orange, black and white butterfly is among the most thrilling experiences that nature offers. With the help of this detailed guide featuring 75 unique, close-up photographs, readers will learn how to raise and release their own monarch butterflies, including

Carol Pasternak is a photographer, personal trainer and educator who raises monarch butterflies with her family in Ontario, Canada.

Introduction
The Amazing Monarch	p. 4
What Makes a Monarch a Monarch?
Anatomy of a Monarch Butterfly	p. 6
Raising Monarchs
What You'll Need	p. 10
Finding Caterpillars	p. 12
Taking Care of Your Caterpillars	p. 14
The Great Egg Hunt	p. 16
The Monarch Life Cycle
Here We Grow	p. 20
The Chrysalis	p. 22
The Monarch Emerges	p. 24
Out in the World
Releasing Your Butterfly	p. 28
Predators and Perils	p. 30
Mating and Migration	p. 32
The Incredible Journey	p. 34
The Adventure Continues
Creating a Butterfly Garden	p. 38
Milkweed Mania!	p. 40
Conclusion
Saving the World for Butterflies	p. 42
Resources	p. 44
Glossary	p. 46
Index	p. 47
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