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xi, 223 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 26 cm
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English
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"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...
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How to Survive as a Firefly provides a unique take on insect science that will entertain and educate in and out of the classroom. Full of opportunities for extended learning, this book includes fun facts hidden throughout the hilarious illustrated story - and after, a glossary of important terms and some real photos of fireflies. If you've ever wondered how these fascinating beetles grow and glow, and you like to laugh while you learn, this book is...
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28 unnumbered pages : color illustrations; 27 cm
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English
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"Fireflies are some the world's most fascinating insects. And one many children can find right in their backyards! With a simple story, perfect for read-alouds, and colorful illustrations, this scientific look at a firefly's life cycle will captivate little entomologists"-- Provided by publisher.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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Español
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"Lucy is the youngest member of a family of fireflies. She wants to shine like all the others, but she's too little. Finally, one night, it's Lucy's turn. She can head off to light up the forest, but something is stopping her"-- Amazon.com.
"Lucía es la menor de una familia de luciérnagas. Quiere brillar como lo hacen las demás, pero es demaciado pequeña. Por fin, una noche, a Lucía le llega su momento: podrá salir e iluminar el bosque. Hasta...
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1 videodisc (84 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Brightheart the firefly is the hero of her bug village and ensures everyone is safe, night after night. When a robot, Aurora, arrives from space, it seems there's nothing it can't do! Aurora becomes the new town celebrity and Brightheart begins to lose faith in herself. Meanwhile, the evil king and his lackeys have been planning an attack on the village. Brightheart must find her light again and learn to work with Aurora to save the village before...
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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English
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Why be afraid of the dark when there is so much to see? Whether its used to hunt, hide, find a friend, or escape an enemy, bioluminescence - the ability to glow - is a unique adaptation in nature. In this fun and fascinating nonfiction picture book, join world renowned photographers and biologists on their close encounters with the curious creatures that make their own light.
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"Kids 4 to 8 will marvel at the brightly glowing creatures and other living organisms in this stunning, poetic, and science-based exploration of bioluminescence. When it's dark out, we need light to see. But what if your body could make its own light? From acclaimed author-illustrator Julia Kuo comes a remarkable picture book about bioluminescence, the light made from living things, and its many forms: fireflies and foxfire, fungi and glow-worms,...
13) Firefly Hollow
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Because their dreams of daring adventures go against the cautious teachings of their nations, Firefly and Cricket set out on their own, find a home with kindly Vole, and together help a grieving "miniature giant" named Peter.
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Notebook of doom volume 8
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89 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
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English
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It is the first day of the brand-new Stermont Elementary School, but everything electrical seems to be going haywire, and it looks like strange green lightning bugs are draining off the power--but when they see green lightning in a clear blue sky Alexander and his friends know there must be a monster involved.
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When Larissa Renaud starts receiving eerie phone calls on a disconnected phone in her family's shop, Bayou Bridge Antiques, she finds herself directed to the river bank near her house, where a cloud of fireflies take her on a journey through time to learn the secrets of her family's past--and save their future.
16) The firefly fix
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1 Wonderbook (88 pages) : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
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English
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Wanting to lure beautiful fireflies into her backyard, Molly and her friends Simon and Rosie take steps to attract a larger swarm only to shake up the neighborhood when their plan works a little too well.
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Night fairies volume 6
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61 pages : illustrations, map ; 20 cm.
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English
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Nighttime isn't the same without a moon in the sky! But when the moon disappears, Rachel and Kirsty know it's because Anna the Moonbeam Fairy has lost her magic. They need to track it down --- and fast!
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
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Español
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"Candela no sabe qué tipo de animal es. Solo sabe que ella también da luz, al igual que la luna y las estrellas. Esta es la historia de su viaje para encontrar a alguien como ella."-- Provided by publisher.
Clementine doesn't know what animal she is, she was just born and there is no one like her around. She meets Cricket and Moth, who explain that she is an insect, but they don't remember which one. She thinks she might be a star because she has...
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Disney fairies graphic novel volume 17
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63 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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English
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Fun and talented animal fairy Fawn believes you can't judge a book by its cover - or an animal by its fangs - so she befriends a huge and mysterious creature known as the NeverBeast. While Tink and her friends aren't so sure about the scary addition to Pixie Hollow, the elite scout fairies set out to capture the monster before he puts their home at risk. An ancient legend, a green-tailed comet, the fate of Pixie Hollow at stake... It will be up...
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