Alyssa Howerton was born with special needs, but that didn't stop her from living her life to the fullest. She touched the lives of her family and of everyone who came to know her. The obstacles she faced were unbelievable, yet she remained strong and steadfast through them all. Because she was paralyzed from the waist down, Alyssa was confined to a wheelchair. Even so, she was able to travel, meet new people, and live a full and happy life. Lovingly told by her mother, Alyssa's story chronicles the ups and downs of a life lived with special needs. She had many surgeries, but she faced each optimistically and with the understanding that life is very precious. Why did one person have to go through so much physical pain? How did Alyssa stay so positive through all of the trials she faced? She had a real zest for life, and she looked forward to each day with endless excitement. Each day was bright and new full of hope in spite of the fact that a life-threatening surgery was always just beyond the horizon. Alyssa was always planning her next adventure. Our Butterfly Flies Free chronicles the full life of a daughter, granddaughter, and friend who was loved by all.

Inspired by our family's wild adventures in the butterfly capitol of the world, we pitched the tent, surfboards and portable crib in a tropical wonderland to stargaze from nine degrees north. Homeschooling the baby in a living classroom, she counted monkeys in the trees, planted seeds and raised caterpillars with high hopes for their future. Discovering her own magical connection to the Universe built noble character and a fortune in self confidence. Discover the mystical power of the world's most popular insect, learn the value of a single seed and help monarch butterflies fly away happy.

Exposing children to a diverse range of literary and informational texts, the Core Concepts program helps develop important literacy and cognitive skills necessary to meet many of the Common Core State Standards. Did you know that every year hundreds of thousands of monarch butterflies migrate 2,500 miles to Mexico for the winter? It takes four generations of butterflies to make the trip, and only the fourth generation lives longer than three weeks. Follow a beautiful butterfly as she makes her journey down to Mexico! Fly, Butterfly covers the concepts Animals and Seasons.

Combines paintings and verses to show fifteen butterflies in their natural environment.

With breathtaking illustrations and a touching story, this dazzling picture book introduces young readers to one of nature's most magnificent and essential insects: the butterfly. See how a little girl recovering from poor health finds wonder in nature and delights in planting a garden with her father to attract a fascinating array of butterflies. Exploring the life stages of butterflies, their importance to our ecosystems and the revitalising power of nature, this book is a heart-warming information story for children who love the outdoors and all its incredible creatures. At the back of the book, discover tips on how to create your own wildlife garden to attract betterflies!

Mindy Monarch flies home to California for a long winter vacation, and in the Spring, the new generation of Monarchs begins the return journey to Canada...with much worry of finding milkweed to lay eggs and flowers for nectar. But the discovery of school children planting a butterfly garden saves the day. News of the garden travels fast and school children everywhere plant butterfly gardens so that generations of Western Monarchs are born and continue to fly the migration route from Canada to their over wintering sites in California. The Monarchs wish the school children, their heroes, nectar as sweet as theirs, "to pollinate the world with peace and hope and a spirit that will soar as free as a butterfly."