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HarperCollins, 1991-01-09

Fireflies in the Night (Revised)

Fireflies in the Night (Revised)

Let's-Read-And-Find-Out Science 1 and Let's-Read-And-Find-Out Science: Stage 1 (Paperback)

Judy Hawes, Author

Ellen Alexander, Illustrator

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9780064451017

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A young girl learns some interesting facts about fireflies from her grandfather. Originally published in 1963, this friendly introduction to fireflies explains how and why these curious beetles generate light, and describes the uses that some other cultures have found for firefly light.
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Clear narration and gentle pacing illuminate the mystery of fireflies. This inviting nonfiction text encourages close observation and wonder, connecting scientific curiosity with the enchantment of summer evenings.

Keywords and Themes: Activity Books • Anatomy & Physiology • Animals • Awareness • Biology • Curiosity • Discovery • Earth Sciences - Water (Oceans • Earth Sciences - Weather • Edu: Learning • etc. • Experiments & Projects • General • How Things Work/Are Made • Insects • Inventions • Juvenile Nonfiction • Lakes • Nature • Observation • Patience • Patterns • Rhythm • Science & Nature • Spiders • Technology • Wonder

Readability • 2.7

Age Range • 4-8

Pages • 32

Subjects • Fireflies

Categories • Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Insects, Spiders, etc. • Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Anatomy & Physiology • Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology | How Things Work/Are Made • Juvenile Nonfiction | Activity Books | General • Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Biology • Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology | Inventions • Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Earth Sciences - Water (Oceans, Lakes, Etc.) • Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Earth Sciences - Weather • Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Experiments & Projects

It's a summer night, and outside you see tiny lights flashing. Fireflies are really beetles that can make light when air mixes with chemicals inside them. Try catching some in a jar to make your own lantern. You can look at them up close for a little while, then let them go so they can light up the night again.
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