Fireflies

by Mary R. Dunn

Simple text and full-color photographs explain the habitat, life cycle, range, and behavior of fireflies.

Genres: Science

24 pages, Library Binding

First published August 1, 2011

Reviews

[Meredith · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book introduces the insect firefly, which is a type of beetle.

This book, illustrated with color photographs, gives a basic introduction to fireflies. It describes where they live, their physical characteristics including their bioluminescence, what they eat, their life cycle, their predators, and their defense mechanisms.

A table of contents is included at the front of the book, and a glossary, an index, and a bibliography for further reading are included at the back of the book.

[Debra · Rating 4 out of 5]

I so appreciate the way science is introduced in an easy readable format with actual photographs and facts that are understandable to that age group. A very beautiful book, and I learned that fireflies are larvae for 1 to 2 years before they pupate. You are never too old to learn something new. Now I need to look up what the larvae and pupae look like.

[Peacegal · Rating 3 out of 5]

The perennially intriguing insect, long a favorite of children, is studied in this simple early-reader book. At one point, however, an illustrative photo appears not to depict a firefly but rather a soldier beetle.

[Paula · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really like the Pebble Plus books especially for young children. The pictures and text are large and are not overwhelming. I also like that a colored map of where Fireflies live is included.