fireflies

A wingless little bug with no name wants to be a bumblebee and begins to search for a pair of wings.

A lonely firefly goes out into the night searching for other fireflies, and finally spies their flashing lights.

On a warm summer night, a young girl and her daddy catch fireflies, put them in a jar to admire for a brief time, and then release them back into the moonlight. Includes facts about fireflies.

An introduction to fireflies that explains what they are, looks at their life cycle, describes their physical characteristics, and discusses what they eat and where they live. Includes a related activity and resources for further research.

Ike feels bad about not saying anything to neighborhood bully Dave when Dave insists on killing lightning bugs to separate their glowing parts from their bodies to make "lightning rings" for the other children's fingers.

A young Chippewa girl follows a firefly as it reveals the secrets of the night, the many creatures that share her forest home, on her way to sleep. Inspired by Longfellow's "Song of Hiawatha.".

Presents facts about fireflies, such as the fact that they emit light to attract a mate, and includes tips on making a yard firefly friendly.

A young boy celebrates the sights, sounds, and activities of a perfect summer day and evening.

Describes how fireflies make their light, tells how to catch and handle them, and notes several interesting uses for firefly light.

Toshio takes his sister, Miko, through the woods to the river, where they join other children in capturing fireflies and placing them in lanterns.