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Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Bioluminescence benefits animals in many ways. Some animals with this ability use their light to lure prey, distract predators, or to attract a mate. Learn more about how animals use bioluminescence to help them survive in their environments. Meets Next Generation Science Standards.
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
"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,...
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Why be afraid of the dark when there is so much to see? Whether it's 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.
4) Coral
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Briefly descibes lifecycle and importance of coral.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Provides introductions to eight bioluminescent, or glow-in-the-dark, animals, featuring photographs and descriptions of fireflies, New Zealand glowworms, railroad worms, cucujos, dinoflagellates, fireworms, anglerfish, and deep-sea jellyfish.
8) Fireflies
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Readers will find out what makes fireflies glow as they discover fun facts about these incredible glow-in-the-dark insects. Fireflies glow for many reasons, including attracting mates and even other species of fireflies to eat! The biology behind a firefly's glowing body and the ways it uses its glow are just some of the things readers learn as they explore informative text and helpful fact boxes. Colorful images of fireflies show these insects glowing...
10) Plankton
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"There are some beaches that glow in the dark! Glowing waves are caused by plankton floating in the water, and these tiny animals can have a very bright light. Readers learn fun facts about these microscopic animals, including what they eat, what eats them, and what makes them glow. Fact boxes provide additional information about these creatures and their habitats. Vibrant photographs show individual plankton up close, as well as the groups of plankton...
11) Jellyfish
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
"Did you know that some jellyfish 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 bioluminescent jellyfish-and get ready for a glow show! This book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and a feature about related glowing creatures"--
12) Glow wild!
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Description
Learn about bats, owls, deep-sea creatures, and other animals that come out at night or live in dark. Includes many glow-in-the-dark pages.--
13) Glowworms
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Glowworms are special kinds of beetles that make their own light. They do this through a cool chemical reaction that takes place in their bodies. Readers learn fascinating facts about these insects through informative text as well as engaging fact boxes. Science concepts such as life cycles are presented in fun ways as readers explore the lives of glowworms and see detailed photographs of these insects. What's the difference between a glowworm and...
14) Plankton
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
"Did you know that some plankton make their own light? This amazing ability is called bioluminescence. Some glow to attract mates or scare off predators. Look inside to learn all about bioluminescent plankton-and get ready for a glow show! This book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and a feature about related glowing creatures"--
15) Deep-sea fish
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
"Did you know that many deep-sea fish make their own light? This amazing ability is called bioluminescence. Some dangle a lighted lure to find prey, while others glow to scare off predators or attract mates. Look inside to learn all about bioluminescent deep-sea fish-and get ready for a glow show! This book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and a feature about related glowing creatures"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
"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 feature about related glowing creatures"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
"Did you know that some octopuses and squid 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 bioluminescent octopuses and squid-and get ready for a glow show! This book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and a feature about related glowing creatures"--
19) Shrimp and krill
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
"Did you know that some shrimp and krill 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 bioluminescent shrimp and krill-and get ready for a glow show! This book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and a feature about related glowing creatures"--
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