bioluminescence

"Bioluminescent Animals is a beautifully designed reader all about how and why some animals light up their different worlds"--Provided by publisher.

"An in-depth examination of oceanic bioluminescence, a little-explored scientific field that focuses on how marine life uses light to communicate in the darkness of the deep oceans, including a look at the . . . giant squid"--Provided by publisher.

"Hoping to restore her father's good name and job, Maggie teams up with friend Nate to win a junior naturalist contest, but the rare bioluminescent fungus they find is big trouble. Includes facts about fungi"--OCLC.

"Introduces young readers to the wonders of the ocean's 'midnight zone', where no sunlight at all is able to penetrate. We meet Fergus as he hides from a parade of sea-creatures that use bioluminescence to find their way in the dark. At least, we think he is hiding, or is it something else entirely?"--Provided by publisher.

"One night a scientist discovered something surprising in his own backyard : a flying squirrel that glowed bright pink! Follow along on an investigation into flying squirrels--and other mammals--that glow when exposed to ultraviolet light"--Provided by publisher.

"The . . . phenomenon of bioluminescence is brought to life in vivid detail by scientific illustrator Jennifer N. R. Smith--featuring a colorful palette that seems to glow on the page"--Provided by publisher.

"Takes readers into the lives of . . . glowing organisms --animal and otherwise--and shines a new light on the . . . natural phenomena of bioluminescence, biofluorescence and ultraviolet light"--Provided by publisher.

"Illustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text show how a firefly that has been confused by bioluminescence in the ocean is helped by two humans to find its family on shore"--Provided by publisher.

In this book, early fluent readers will learn how squid live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the invertebrate's appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors. Take a look! infographics highlight and label the invertebrate's range and habitat as well as its anatomy. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about squid using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Squid also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.

When Glow, a bioluminescent squid who loves to show off his twirling skills, ditches his friends in search of fans, he gets lost and loses his glow, but luckily he runs into some familiar faces and realizes he would much rather twirl with friends than twirl for fans.