Fireflies

by Mary R. Dunn

Overview

Flying through the night, fireflies flicker their lights to find partners. These glowing fliers are adapted to life at night. Learn more about these blinky nocturnal animals in Fireflies.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781429671200
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	07/01/2011
Series:	Nocturnal Animals
Pages:	24
Sales rank:	620,637
Product dimensions:	10.80(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.10(d)
Lexile:	510L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Having been involved in education at many different levels, Mary Dunn knows the importance of reading and has written more than twenty nonfiction children’s books about dream jobs, planets, and a wide assortment of creatures with fins, fur, or feathers. When she is not busy at her computer, Mary enjoys volunteering, reading and traveling to new places to learn about fascinating animals and their habitats. Big Sur, California and Sanibel Island, Florida are two of her favorite spots to observe wildlife. Mary lives in northern Illinois with her husband, Michael.

Table of Contents

Blinky Beetles 4

Up Close! 8

Finding Foode 12

Growing Up 14

Staying Safe 18

Glossary 22

Read More 23

Internet Sites 23

Index 24

Editorial Reviews

Full-page color photos and basic text provides an introduction and explanation about these bugs of the night. A simple glossary and index are included. Other subjects in the series are bats, hedgehogs, opossums, owls, porcupines, raccoons, and red foxes.

"BookMark It" column Teacher Librarian

This book covers a terrific topic for beginning readers and is a great introduction to nonfiction reading. The timely approach to summer and these lovely reminders of summer evenings makes it a perfect seasonal book.

Simply Science blog