Marta Magellan
Children’s Nature Books & Presentations
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Lizard Invasion
Written by Marta Magellan
illustrated by Mauro Magellan
The green anole is in trouble. It is the only native anole in the United States, but it has been displaced by the brown anole and others. Our little lizard is good for gardens and forests, but it is facing more invasions every day. Bigger and faster lizards continue to escape into its territory, creating threats.
The green anole continues to fight for its survival. Will it succeed?
Second Edition Published by Eifrig Publishing
First edition published as Anole Invasion in 2018
Up, Up and Away:
Monarch Butterflies
Written by Marta Magellan
illustrated by Mauro Magellan
Photographs by James Gersing
Monarch butterflies are the celebrities of the insect world. They’re famous for their incredible long-distance flights, but there is much more to learn about them. This book touches on many questions surrounding this popular butterfly. Are they endangered? Why are there monarch look-alikes? And most importantly, what can we do to help them thrive?
Published 2024
Sixth book in the Pollinators and Garden Helpers Series
Eifrig Publishing
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What an amazing author visit, Marta! Thank you so much for traveling up to us. The families were thrilled! Thank you again for all you did for us – we’re so glad so many came and had a great time! I hope we can work with you again in the future.
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