Hamm performed his own chromosome squash with six juvenile monarchs —
real ones given to him by Kansas - based Monarch Watch, a network of scientists,
teachers, and
volunteers that supports research on the butterfly.
Those aspects include choosing great books with
real characters working their way through
real lives; reading the books with support from partners,
volunteers, or tutors, a recording of the book, or a resource
teacher; talking about books with other readers — confirming what you understand and adding your own insights; writing about books; and extending understanding through artistic response.»