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Author | : Brett Ortler |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2014 |
Genre | : Fireflies |
ISBN | : |
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"Fun facts about the fireflies you loved as a kid. Includes engaging activities"--Cover
Author | : Lynn Frierson Faust |
Publisher | : University of Georgia Press |
Total Pages | : 378 |
Release | : 2017-03-01 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0820348724 |
Download Fireflies, Glow-worms, and Lightning Bugs Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
This is the first comprehensive firefly guide for eastern and central North America ever published. It is written for all those who want to know more about the amazing world of lightning bugs and learn the secrets hidden in the flash patterns of the 75+ species found in the eastern and central U.S. and Canada. As an independent researcher working with numerous university teams, naturalist Lynn Frierson Faust, “The Lightning Bug Lady,” has spent decades tracking the behavior and researching the habitats of these fascinating creatures. Based on her twenty-five years of field work, this book is intended to increase understanding and appreciation of bioluminescent insects while igniting enthusiasm in a fun and informative way. Species accounts are coupled with historical background and literary epigraphs to engage and draw readers young and old into the world of these tiny sparklers. A chart documenting the flash patterns of the various species will aid in identification. Clear photos illustrate the insects’ distinguishing physical characteristics, while habitats, seasonality, and common names are provided in clear, easy-to-understand yet scientifically accurate language. The guide will be welcomed by everyone who wants to learn more about fireflies' and glow-worms' unique traits and about their fragile niche in the ecosystem. FEATURES Over 600 color photographsDetailed accounts and anatomical diagrams of 75+ species, as well as aids in distinguishing between similar speciesA first-of-its-kind flash-pattern chart that folds out on heavy-weight paper • Extensive scientific details written in an understandable and engaging wayColorful, common names—Twilight Bush Baby, Shadow Ghosts, and Snappy Syncs, and more—for easy species identification based on flash patternsTips on ideal sites and times of year for firefly watchingConservation-oriented approach
Author | : Philemon Sturges |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 32 |
Release | : 1997-03 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 1558586741 |
Download Ten Flashing Fireflies Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Two children catch fireflies on a summer night, putting them one by one into a jar until all ten are caught, and then they let them out to watch all ten fly away.
Author | : Luis Sagasti |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 85 |
Release | : 2020-02-04 |
Genre | : Argentine literature |
ISBN | : 9781999722746 |
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A lyrical and philosophical exploration of seemingly unrelated people and events in modern history, drawing them together to form a whole.
Author | : David Barclay Moore |
Publisher | : Yearling |
Total Pages | : 369 |
Release | : 2023-09-05 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 1524701319 |
Download Holler of the Fireflies Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
A boy from the hood in Brooklyn travels to a STEM camp in an Appalachian holler for one epic, life-changing summer in this brilliant novel from the award-winning author of The Stars Beneath Our Feet. Javari knew that West Virginia would be different from his home in Bushwick, Brooklyn. But his first day at STEM Camp in a little Appalachian town is still a shock. Though run-ins with the police are just the same here. Not good. Javari will learn a lot about science, tech, engineering, and math at camp. And also about rich people, racism, and hidden agendas. But it’s Cricket, a local boy, budding activist, and occasional thief, who will show him a different side of the holler—and blow his mind wide open. Javari is about to have that summer. Where everything gets messy and complicated and confusing . . . and you wouldn’t want it any other way. J + C + summer = ∞
Author | : Julie Brinckloe |
Publisher | : Turtleback Books |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1986-05-31 |
Genre | : Fireflies |
ISBN | : 9780808567240 |
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A young boy is proud of having caught a jar full of fireflies, which seems to him like owning a piece of moonlight. But as the light begins to dim, he realizes he must set the insects free or they will die.
Author | : Kimberley Griffiths Little |
Publisher | : Scholastic Inc. |
Total Pages | : 230 |
Release | : 2014-07-29 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 0545634067 |
Download The Time of the Fireflies Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Critically acclaimed author Kimberley Griffiths Little spins a thrilling story of one girl's race to unravel the curse that has haunted her family for generations. When Larissa Renaud starts receiving eerie phone calls on a disconnected old phone in her family's antique shop, she knows she's in for a strange summer. A series of clues leads her to the muddy river banks, where clouds of fireflies dance among the cypress knees and cattails each evening at twilight. The fireflies are beautiful and mysterious, and they take her on a magical journey through time, where Larissa learns secrets about her family's tragic past -- deadly, curse-ridden secrets that could harm the future of her family as she knows it. It soon becomes clear that it is up to Larissa to prevent history from repeating itself and a fatal tragedy from striking the people she loves. With her signature lyricism, Kimberley Griffiths Little weaves a thrilling tale filled with family secrets, haunting mystery, and dangerous adventure.
Author | : Beverly Lewis |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 148 |
Release | : 1995 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 9781556614798 |
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When a car strikes her young Amish friend while the two of them catch fireflies, thirteen-year-old Merry hopes for healing through her Christian faith.
Author | : Megan E. Bryant |
Publisher | : Penguin Young Readers |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2008 |
Genre | : Fireflies |
ISBN | : 9780448448343 |
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Simple introduction to the physiology, life cycle, ecological function and potential uses of the firefly.
Author | : Julie Murray |
Publisher | : ABDO Publishing Company |
Total Pages | : 34 |
Release | : 2010-09-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1617869872 |
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Easy-to-read text, bright, colorful design, and oversized, close-up photos bring readers into the wonderful world of fireflies! This book describes a firefly's body parts, eating habits, habitats, and defense mechanisms. Covered in detail is the firefly's life cycle, as the insect changes from egg to larva to pupa to adult. Readers will learn about the firefly's unique ability to light up the night sky. The book concludes with the contribution and importance of fireflies to the natural world. Labeled diagrams help readers understand a firefly's body parts and life cycle. Other features include a table of contents, fun facts throughout, a question-and-answer page, a glossary with phonetic spellings, and an index. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Group.