Mabry, Sheri
Summary: "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"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sleeping Bear Press 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.7644 MABStatts, Leo
Summary: This title focuses on fireflies and gives information related to their bodies, habitats, food, and life cycles.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Launch!, a division of Abdo Zoom 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.76 STARaarup, Ed.
Summary: Enzo, a little firefly without a taillight, faces the challenges of being different. He sets out on a fantastical journey to find his light, which leads him to realize his own unique strengths and the importance of accepting the differences in oneself and others.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Moonwatch Productions 2012
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE RAACummings, Troy
Summary: 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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Publisher / Publication Date: Branches/Scholastic Inc. 2015
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE CUMPreston-Gannon, Frann
Summary: "A little frog is singing to himself in the swamp one night. His song doesn't sound seem complete, so he invites other animals to join in. Nothing sounds right until the littlest voice joins the song--that of a tiny firefly. This wonderfully illustrated picture book reminds us that small voices need to be heard, too." --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Templar Books, an imprint of Candlewick Press 2019
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Summary: Describes how and why fireflies make their light, how to catch and handle them, and several uses for firefly light.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper & Row 1991
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE HAWBryant, Megan E.
Summary: Simple introduction to the physiology, life cycle, ecological function and potential uses of the firefly.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grosset & Dunlap 2008
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.76 BRYKuo, Julia
Summary: "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...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Greystone Kids, Greystone Books 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 572 KUOCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 572 KUOLeaf, Christina.
Summary: "Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces fireflies to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Bellwether Media 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J READ-ALONG LEASadar, Albin
Summary: Investigating the mysterious footprints of a home invader who their inventor friend believes is trying to steal his ideas, Hamster Holmes and Dr. Watt work to identify the animal responsible for the footprints before it is too late.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Spotlight 2016
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Summary: "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! This book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cherry Lake Publishing 2022
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Summary: Gives an up-close look at fireflies.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bellwether Media 2007
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1 available in Beginning Readers - New Reader (Green), Call number: JBR Green 595.76 Geen 2007Leslie, Lindsay
Summary: "It's that special time of evening, when the hours and the possibilities seem endless as sunlight is fading to dusk. A buzz of excitement and wonder takes over the neighborhood ... what outdoor adventures await? Join a diverse group of suburban kids as they dash and dodge in classic street games, like tag and kick-the-can, and reconnect with nature's simple pleasures of catching frogs, hunting...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Page Street Kids 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE LESMcGhee, Alison
Summary: 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.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Recorded Books 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J CD MCGSturges, Philemon.
Summary: Two children catch fireflies on a summer night, putting them one by one into a jar until all ten are caught, and then they let them out to watch all ten fly away.
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Publisher / Publication Date: North-South Books 1995
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Summary: A lonely firefly goes out into the night searching for other fireflies.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Philomel Books 1995
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE CARCopies Available at Fife Lake
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FIC CARKuo, Julia
Summary: "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...
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2023
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Summary: 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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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2020
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE WATCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Beginning Readers - Independent Reader (Red), Call number: JBR RED WATCarle, Eric.
Summary: A restless firefly begins a search for other fireflies and is led to a lantern, a candle, the glowing eyes of a cat, dog, and owl, and a surprise celebration of light before he finds his friends and the real reason for his journey.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Young Readers 2012
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1 available in Beginning Readers - New Reader (Green), Call number: JBR GREEN CARClarke, Jane
Summary: When Florence is lost, she has to decide which bright lights in the night sky are home.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Nosy Crow, an imprint of Candlewick Press 2019
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Summary: How can a firefly find the one, among so many? Exquisite photographs and poetic text evoke a sense of mystery and magic. On a summer evening, just as the stars blink on, a firefly lands on a flower. Lights start to flash all around her first one, then three, seven. Hundreds. Thousands. How will she find just one flash among them? And will he see her flash in return? In evocative photographs and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 811 FROPinczes, Elinor J.
Summary: When the full moon over Peekaboo Pond is covered by a cloudy haze, a bullfrog needs the fireflies' help so that he can continue reading to them.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Company 2002
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FIC PINDrachman, Eric.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kidwick Books 2001
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE DRACopies Available at Fife Lake
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE DRAEastman, P. D. (Philip D.)
Summary: Sam the owl and Gus the firefly have fun playing together at night until Gus begins to make mischief with his light.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Beginner Books 1986