Fireflies

Fireflies

Author: Steven Otfinoski

Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC

Published: 2014-01-01

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1627123075

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Give readers a fun opportunity to learn about the fascinating firefly. They'll learn about its anatomy, special skills, habitats, and diet.


Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 7: Fireflies: Things That Sting

Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 7: Fireflies: Things That Sting

Author: Brian Birchall

Publisher: OUP Oxford

Published: 2008-09-04

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780198473084

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This book is part of the Oxford Reading Tree Fireflies series which offer a wide range of stimulating non-fiction titles for young children. It includes a variety of topics covering all areas of the curriculum, from science to citizenship. The books have a bright modern page design, and are illustrated with colour photographs. They are carefully graded across 10 stages and contain built-in progression and vocabulary repetition throughout. Each book includes notes for parents/carers and teaching assistants on the inside covers. This book is also available as part of a mixed pack of 6 different books or a class pack of 36 books of the same ORT stage. Each book pack comes with a free copy of up-to-date and invaluable teaching notes. CD-ROM versions of Fireflies titles are also available as eFireflies.


Zoom in on Fireflies

Zoom in on Fireflies

Author: Melissa Stewart

Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC

Published: 2014-01-01

Total Pages: 14

ISBN-13: 1464403694

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This book tells us about the life cycle of a firefly and this insect's body, eyes, antennae, wings, and more!


Our Noise

Our Noise

Author: John Cook

Publisher: Algonquin Books

Published: 2009-01-01

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 1565126246

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In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Merge Records, founders Mac and Laura offer first-person accounts--with the help of their colleagues and Merge artists--of their work, their lives, and the culture of making music. Hundreds of personal photos of the bands, along with album cover art, concert posters, and other memorabilia are included.


Chaotic, Fractional, and Complex Dynamics: New Insights and Perspectives

Chaotic, Fractional, and Complex Dynamics: New Insights and Perspectives

Author: Mark Edelman

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2017-11-17

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 3319681095

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The book presents nonlinear, chaotic and fractional dynamics, complex systems and networks, together with cutting-edge research on related topics. The fifteen chapters – written by leading scientists working in the areas of nonlinear, chaotic, and fractional dynamics, as well as complex systems and networks – offer an extensive overview of cutting-edge research on a range of topics, including fundamental and applied research. These include but are not limited to, aspects of synchronization in complex dynamical systems, universality features in systems with specific fractional dynamics, and chaotic scattering. As such, the book provides an excellent and timely snapshot of the current state of research, blending the insights and experiences of many prominent researchers.


Fireflies, Glow-worms, and Lightning Bugs

Fireflies, Glow-worms, and Lightning Bugs

Author: Lynn Frierson Faust

Publisher: University of Georgia Press

Published: 2017-03-01

Total Pages: 378

ISBN-13: 0820348724

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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


Children's Catalog

Children's Catalog

Author: H.W. Wilson Company

Publisher:

Published: 1917

Total Pages: 556

ISBN-13:

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The 1st ed. includes an index to v. 28-36 of St. Nicholas.


Fireflies

Fireflies

Author: Julie Brinckloe

Publisher: Perfection Learning

Published: 1986-05

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780812445572

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A gentle story and warm pictures capture the joyous freedom of a summer night.


Silent Sparks

Silent Sparks

Author: Sara Lewis

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2016-04-26

Total Pages: 238

ISBN-13: 0691162689

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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 uncovers the remarkable, dramatic stories of birth, courtship, romance, sex, deceit, poison, and death among fireflies. The nearly two thousand species of fireflies worldwide have evolved in different ways—and while most mate through the aerial language of blinking lights, not all do. Lewis introduces us to fireflies that don't light up at all, relying on wind-borne perfumes to find mates, and we encounter glow-worm fireflies, whose plump, wingless females never fly. We go behind the scenes to meet inquisitive scientists who have dedicated their lives to understanding fireflies, and we learn about various modern threats including light pollution and habitat destruction. In the last section of the book, Lewis provides a field guide for North American fireflies, enabling us to identify them in our own backyards and neighborhoods. This concise, handy guide includes distinguishing features, habits, and range maps for the most commonly encountered fireflies, as well as a gear list. A passionate exploration of one of the world's most charismatic and admired insects, Silent Sparks will inspire us to reconnect with the natural world.