Glow-in-the-dark animals

Readers learn about coral, vibrant glow-in-the-dark animals of the sea.

The biology behind a firefly’s glowing body and the ways it uses its glow are just some of the facts covered in this book.

"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 that make water appear to sparkle"--Provided by the publisher.

"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 in beautiful detail"--Provided by the publisher.

"Coral reefs are home to a wide variety of marine life. Some of the animals that live near coral reefs can glow in the dark, but so can many species of corals themselves! Corals use their ability to glow as a kind of sunscreen, and it can even be used to feed creatures that live on coral reefs. How do corals glow? Readers discover the answer to that question through informative text, including fact boxes. Colorful photographs of corals keep readers engaged as they learn about these amazing animals"--Provided by the publisher.

Text and illustrations introduce lantern fish, exploring what makes them "light" up, their habitat, how they communicate, and more.

Text and illustrations introduce flashlight fish, exploring what makes them "light" up, their habitat and the adaptations they have made, how they communicate, and more.

Text and illustrations introduce lantern fish, exploring what makes them "light" up, their habitat, how they communicate, and more.

Text and illustrations introduce glowworms, exploring what makes them "light" up, their habitat, how they communicate, and more.