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An informative, entertaining, and beautifully illustrated look at the beloved firefly For centuries, the beauty of fireflies has evoked wonder and delight. Yet for most of us, fireflies remain shrouded in mystery: How do fireflies make their light? What are they saying with their flashing? And what do fireflies look for in a mate? In Silent Sparks, noted biologist and firefly expert Sara Lewis dives into the fascinating world of fireflies and reveals the most up-to-date discoveries about these beloved insects. From the meadows of New England and the hills of the Great Smoky Mountains, to the rivers of Japan and mangrove forests of Malaysia, this beautifully illustrated and accessible book un...
A lyrical and philosophical exploration of seemingly unrelated people and events in modern history, drawing them together to form a whole.
The Khojas who are rigidly orthodox, presiding over acres of ill-kept sugarcane and hoards of jewellery enthusiastically guarded by old Mrs Khoja, seem to have triumphed more by default than by anything else. Only Baby Khoja, who is parcelled off into an arranged marriage with a blustering bus driver, proves an exception to this rule.
Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science Stage 1.
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 enth...
Describes how and why fireflies make their light, how to catch and handle them, and several uses for firefly light.
Give readers a fun opportunity to learn about the fascinating firefly. They'll learn about its anatomy, special skills, habitats, and diet.
Readers will find out what makes fireflies glow as they discover fun facts about these incredible glow-in-the-dark insects. Fireflies glow for many reasons, including attracting mates and even other species of fireflies to eat! The biology behind a firefly’s glowing body and the ways it uses its glow are just some of the things readers learn as they explore informative text and helpful fact boxes. Colorful images of fireflies show these insects glowing in beautiful detail.
Looks at the characteristics and behavior of fireflies, explains how and why they make light, and describes the firefly life cycle
Describes how and why fireflies make their light, how to catch and handle them, and several uses for firefly light.