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The ultimate monarch butterfly site.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that Journey North's site is an excellent reference for any kid interested in tracking the annual fall migration of monarch butterflies to and from Mexico. There's no inappropriate material or ads. Registration is required if kids want to post monarch sightings or participate in the "symbolic migration" with their class (paper butterflies are sent to children in Mexico, who send them back when the butterflies migrate back north).

Educational value: Lots of fascinating facts and media can be found, as well as some classroom activities.
Positive messages: Not applicable.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Donations for the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary Foundation are mentioned indiscreetly on one page.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
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This monarch butterfly hub includes an excellent array of interactive features and beautiful photos. The home page reports on the progress of the Journey North project, but young visitors can also go straight to the kids' section for monarch videos, photos, and activities. There's also a cool slideshow that illustrates the monarch's life cycle and migration. Curious kids will love the monarch FAQ, which covers everything from monarchs' eating habits to senses to enemies.
This review was written by Dana Cotter
 
 

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