Milkweed for Monarchs Tree Cold Hardy to 32 degrees

Cold Hardy to 32 degrees F Distribution Endemic to Baja California Natural Habitat Coastal mesas

as the two envision a future away from the institutional violence that follows their bloodlines

• Complete with a map detailing where each species can still be found to enrich the reading experience further and inspire additional research

and wasps—are explored in depth

Plant Characteristics Family Name Plantaginaceae Species Name Penstemon palmeri x spectabilis Common Name Penstemon hybrid Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast-Sun

Milkweed for Monarchs Tree Cold Hardy to 32 degreesBold, gold, the chrysalis gleams. And deep down inside . . . the butterfly dreams. Every year, monarch butterflies migrate to warmer climates for overwintering months. However, changing environments make it continually more difficult to find food and places to lay eggs. In this nonfiction picture book, the monarch's life cycle is detailed in lyrical verse as stunning art accompanies each stage in the butterfly's life. The most recognizable butterfly,