Fireflies in the Night
Title | Fireflies in the Night PDF eBook |
Author | Judy Hawes |
Publisher | Harper Collins |
Total Pages | 36 |
Release | 1991-09-30 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 0064451011 |
"[In] a revision of the 1963 edition, [a] brief, clearly written text [tells of a young girl who] learns some interesting facts about fireflies from her grandfather. Alexander uses richly hued pastels for her illustrations of the young girl, her grandparents' farm, and the creatures of a summer night."—SLJ.
Fireflies, Glow-worms, and Lightning Bugs
Title | Fireflies, Glow-worms, and Lightning Bugs PDF eBook |
Author | Lynn Frierson Faust |
Publisher | University of Georgia Press |
Total Pages | 378 |
Release | 2017-03-01 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 0820348724 |
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
It's a Firefly Night
Title | It's a Firefly Night PDF eBook |
Author | Dianne Ochiltree |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2013 |
Genre | Children's stories |
ISBN | 9781609052911 |
On a warm summer night, a young girl and her daddy catch fireflies, put them in a jar to admire for a brief time, and then release them back into the moonlight. Includes facts about fireflies.
Fireflies in the Night
Title | Fireflies in the Night PDF eBook |
Author | Judy Hawes |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 32 |
Release | 1991 |
Genre | Fireflies |
ISBN | 9780758711632 |
Describes how and why fireflies make their light, how to catch and handle them, and several uses for firefly light.
Fireflies in the Night
Title | Fireflies in the Night PDF eBook |
Author | Judy Hawes |
Publisher | Turtleback |
Total Pages | 32 |
Release | 1991-01-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9780606010955 |
Describes how and why fireflies make their light, how to catch and handle them, and several uses for firefly light.
Firefly Night
Title | Firefly Night PDF eBook |
Author | Carole Gerber |
Publisher | Charlesbridge Publishing |
Total Pages | 34 |
Release | 2000 |
Genre | Bedtime |
ISBN | 9781580890519 |
A young Chippewa girl follows a firefly as it reveals the secrets of the night, the many creatures that share her forest home, on her way to sleep. Inspired by Longfellow's Song of Hiawatha.
Night of the Fireflies
Title | Night of the Fireflies PDF eBook |
Author | Beverly Lewis |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 148 |
Release | 1995 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 9781556614798 |
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.