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Butterfly for a King : Saving Hawaiʻi's Kamehameha Butterflies

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The fascinating true story of a beautiful native Hawaiian butterfly, a great Hawaiian warrior king, and current-day efforts by scientists and citizens to restore the butterfly's declining population.

The beautiful Kamehameha butterfly lives in Hawaii and nowhere else on Earth. Named to honor the great king who united the Hawaiian Islands, the butterfly is one of only two species native to Hawaii.

After the Kamehameha butterfly became the state insect--thanks to a group of fifth graders--people noticed that the butterflies were disappearing. So a team of dedicated professional and citizen scientists began working together to restore the butterfly's natural habitat and reintroduce butterflies in places where they were once found.

From the Sibert Medal-winning team that created Parrots Over Puerto Rico comes another nature adventure. Discover the captivating story of the Kamehameha butterfly and the people all around Hawaii who are helping it survive.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781620149713
  • ISBN-10: 1620149710
  • Publisher: Lee & Low Books
  • Publish Date: February 2021
  • Dimensions: 10.9 x 9.2 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
  • Page Count: 48
  • Reading Level: Ages 6-9

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