"Monarch butterflies travel over two thousand miles as they chase the seasons in search of milkweed, warm temperatures, and safety. This book simply and clearly explains this cycle. Kids will be amazed to learn that such a small animal can travel so far"--Provided by the publisher.

"Children might already know about dolphins' playful personalities, but they might not know as much about dolphins' daily efforts for survival. Dolphins migrate to find food and water temperatures suitable for them. This book will show kids things they didn't know about these intelligent and engaging mammals"--Provided by the publisher.

Explains why animals migrate from one location to another, how they complete their journeys, and what difficulties they face along the way.

"Bison live in herds scattered across the Great Plains. Some children will be amazed that these huge animals roam free in the United States. Some herds live in mountainous regions and come to lower valleys for the winter, seeking grass and water. This book will show kids the annual movement patterns of these large animals, using simple language and strong supporting photographs"--Provided by the publisher.

"Salmon live for years in the ocean, but only reproduce once. They swim up the river where they were born, spawn, and then typically die. This approach to reproduction offers unique advantages and challenges. Kids will learn about the amazing ability of these fish to return to their breeding grounds, and how the life cycle of the salmon ensures continuity of the species"--Provided by the publisher.

One of the great mysteries of the world is that all the branches of the animal kingdom - birds, fish, crustaceans, reptiles, mammals, insects, and even slime molds - undertake great journeys across water, land, or air. With no compass or GPS devices, birds fly thousands of miles from Europe to their African feeding grounds, salmon cross oceans so that they may return to the rivers in which they were born and monarch butterflies spend their entire...