Monarchs and Milkweed

Monarchs and Milkweed
Author: Anurag Agrawal
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2017-03-28
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0691166358

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The fascinating and complex evolutionary relationship of the monarch butterfly and the milkweed plant Monarch butterflies are one of nature's most recognizable creatures, known for their bright colors and epic annual migration from the United States and Canada to Mexico. Yet there is much more to the monarch than its distinctive presence and mythic journeying. In Monarchs and Milkweed, Anurag Agrawal presents a vivid investigation into how the monarch butterfly has evolved closely alongside the milkweed—a toxic plant named for the sticky white substance emitted when its leaves are damaged—and how this inextricable and intimate relationship has been like an arms race over the millennia, a battle of exploitation and defense between two fascinating species. The monarch life cycle begins each spring when it deposits eggs on milkweed leaves. But this dependency of monarchs on milkweeds as food is not reciprocated, and milkweeds do all they can to poison or thwart the young monarchs. Agrawal delves into major scientific discoveries, including his own pioneering research, and traces how plant poisons have not only shaped monarch-milkweed interactions but have also been culturally important for centuries. Agrawal presents current ideas regarding the recent decline in monarch populations, including habitat destruction, increased winter storms, and lack of milkweed—the last one a theory that the author rejects. He evaluates the current sustainability of monarchs and reveals a novel explanation for their plummeting numbers. Lavishly illustrated with more than eighty color photos and images, Monarchs and Milkweed takes readers on an unforgettable exploration of one of nature's most important and sophisticated evolutionary relationships.

Monarchs in a Changing World

Monarchs in a Changing World
Author: Karen S. Oberhauser
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Total Pages: 606
Release: 2015-11-16
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0801455596

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Monarch butterflies are among the most popular insect species in the world and are an icon for conservation groups and environmental education programs. Monarch caterpillars and adults are easily recognizable as welcome visitors to gardens in North America and beyond, and their spectacular migration in eastern North America (from breeding locations in Canada and the United States to overwintering sites in Mexico) has captured the imagination of the public. Monarch migration, behavior, and chemical ecology have been studied for decades. Yet many aspects of monarch biology have come to light in only the past few years. These aspects include questions regarding large-scale trends in monarch population sizes, monarch interactions with pathogens and insect predators, and monarch molecular genetics and large-scale evolution. A growing number of current research findings build on the observations of citizen scientists, who monitor monarch migration, reproduction, survival, and disease. Monarchs face new threats from humans as they navigate a changing landscape marked by deforestation, pesticides, genetically modified crops, and a changing climate, all of which place the future of monarchs and their amazing migration in peril. To meet the demand for a timely synthesis of monarch biology, conservation and outreach, Monarchs in a Changing World summarizes recent developments in scientific research, highlights challenges and responses to threats to monarch conservation, and showcases the many ways that monarchs are used in citizen science programs, outreach, and education. It examines issues pertaining to the eastern and western North American migratory populations, as well as to monarchs in South America, the Pacific and Caribbean Islands, and Europe. The target audience includes entomologists, population biologists, conservation policymakers, and K–12 teachers.

The Humane Gardener

The Humane Gardener
Author: Nancy Lawson
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2017-04-18
Genre:
ISBN: 1616896175

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In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.

Bicycling with Butterflies

Bicycling with Butterflies
Author: Sara Dykman
Publisher: Timber Press
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2021-04-13
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1643260456

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“What a wonderful idea for an adventure! Absolutely inspired, timely, and important.” —Alistair Humphreys, National Geographic Adventurer of the Year and author of The Doorstep Mile and Around the World by Bike Outdoor educator and field researcher Sara Dykman made history when she became the first person to bicycle along­side monarch butterflies on their storied annual migration—a round-trip adventure that included three countries and more than 10,000 miles. Equally remarkable, she did it solo, on a bike cobbled together from used parts. Her panniers were recycled buckets. In Bicycling with Butterflies, Dykman recounts her incredible journey and the dramatic ups and downs of the nearly nine-month odyssey. We’re beside her as she nav­igates unmapped roads in foreign countries, checks roadside milkweed for monarch eggs, and shares her passion with eager schoolchil­dren, skeptical bar patrons, and unimpressed border officials. We also meet some of the ardent monarch stewards who supported her efforts, from citizen scientists and research­ers to farmers and high-rise city dwellers. With both humor and humility, Dykman offers a compelling story, confirming the urgency of saving the threatened monarch migration—and the other threatened systems of nature that affect the survival of us all.

Monarch Butterflies Matter

Monarch Butterflies Matter
Author: Cecilia Pinto McCarthy
Publisher: ABDO
Total Pages: 51
Release: 2015-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1680772295

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What can we learn about the health of an ecosystem through monarch butterflies? This title takes readers through our warming world where butterfly habitats are dwindling. Learn why humans are the cause of dropping butterfly populations and what we can do to help them bounce back.

The Miracle of Monarchs

The Miracle of Monarchs
Author: Cathie Moog
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 27
Release: 2018-11-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9781730893063

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Did you know butterflies taste with their feet and hear with their wings? Flutter with excitement as you read along with your child about butterflies and the Monarch butterfly in particular. This tiny creature is one of the only butterflies in the world to make a round-trip migration each year flying up to 3,000 miles. Despite this heroic determination, the Monarch is experiencing severe population declines. Find out what you can do to help and how to get FREE milkweed seeds to start your own butterfly garden. The Miracle of Monarchs is a rhyming children's book telling the story of the life cycle of a butterfly. Written for elementary school age children, it includes additional facts and information that will tantalize older children and adults as well. This is a beautifully photographed full color edition you will want to own.

monarchs of the nile

monarchs of the nile
Author: Aidan Dodson
Publisher: American Univ in Cairo Press
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2000
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9789774246005

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A concise account of the lives and times of some of the more significant occupants of the Egyptian throne

Monarchs and Ministers

Monarchs and Ministers
Author: Beatrice S. Bartlett
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 444
Release: 1994-01-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780520086456

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"No one in the West knows the archives of China's last dynasty better than Professor Bartlett. Monarchs and Ministers affords us one of the first truly informed views of imperial Chinese policy-making from the inside."--Frederic Wakeman, University of California, Berkeley "Monarchs and Ministers is one of those rare works that commands unanimous assent and constitutes a breakthrough."--Pierre-Henri Durand, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Paris

Monarchs Matter

Monarchs Matter
Author: Desired Creatives Journals
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 102
Release: 2018-12-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9781790997718

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Looking for a great gift idea for a friend who loves monarch butterflies? Need a new journal in your life? This Unique and Funny Journal Notebook is sure to please and make the perfect Christmas or birthday present for men or women. 100 6" x 9" Lined Pages are provided for you to put your thoughts, hopes, experiences, likes, and dislikes. With a matte, full-color soft cover, this lined notebook is as practical as it is cool. And is the ideal size for lined journals for kids, journals for women to write in and makes an excellent birthday journal notebook gift. It could also be used as a diary to record all your creative self-expression such as poetry, short stories or self-help affirmations. Desired Creatives Journals are perfect for: Birthday Gifts Christmas Gifts Co-worker/Boss Gifts Journals & Planners Doodle Diaries Homeschool Planners for Kids Food Diaries Sheet Music Creative Writing Notebooks Gifts for Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, Cousins, Brother, Sister Retirement Gifts School Notebooks Graduation Gifts Thank You Gifts Teacher Gifts Inspirational Journals Mom Daughter Journal Journaling For Kids Blank Books & Journals Beer and Weight Loss Logs Keepsake Journals And much more........ Place your order today!