Fireflies and Glowworms

by Joyce Markovics

Overview

Did you know that fireflies and some other insects, including glowworms, make their own light? This amazing ability is called bioluminescence. Some glow to attract mates, scare off predators, or find food. Look inside to learn all about fireflies and glowworms--and get ready for a glow show! Includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and a feature about related glowing creatures.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781668903629
Publisher:	Cherry Lake Publishing
Publication date:	02/01/2022
Series:	Lights On! Animals That Glow
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	24
File size:	10 MB
Age Range:	9 - 10 Years

About the Author

Joyce Markovics has written more than 500 nonfiction children's books (or at least two giraffe-sized stacks) on topics ranging from killer plants and marvelous mummies to protest marches and Black filmmakers. She recently started her own book development company, Bowerbird Books. Joyce is passionate about telling stories that captivate and inspire young readers. In her free time, she cleans old gravestones, collects oddities, and volunteers at an animal sanctuary.

Table of Contents

Flash Mob More Fireflies Glowworms Lights Out Creature Feature Glossary Find Out More Index About the Author