Butterfly for a King: Saving Hawai‘i’s Kamehameha Butterflies

This nonfiction account concerns the Kamehameha butterfly, a species found only in Hawai‘i. It connects the butterfly with a Hawaiian warrior king and the history of its native habitat. Scientists and local citizens work to rebuild the declining butterfly population. Realistic collages and informative photographs accompany the account, along with back matter. The book describes both the butterfly’s place in Hawai‘i and ongoing efforts to restore its numbers.