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Here are some places to visit to learn more about fireflies. When you click on the links below, a new browser window will open. When you are ready to come back here, just close that window and Firefly Fun will be here waiting for you. |
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Magical Mystery Of Summer |
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The
Firefly Files Fun facts about fireflies complete with good resources. Parents may want to review this site first for its biological photo content. |
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Bioluminescence A very big word that is used to describe living creatures that emit light. This site contains several beautiful pictures of creatures that glow in the dark! |
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Why
Do Fireflies Light Up? Do you know the answer? Find the answer to this biological mystery. |
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Illuminating
A Brighter Future For Science Melissa Miao, sixteen when she wrote this article, discusses how fireflies are bringing hope for a brighter future in the world of medicine. |
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The
Beauty Of Nature View beautiful photos of fireflies dancing in the night at Santocho, Japan. This site also has stunning night photos of cherry blossoms as well as the moon. Explore the beauty of a Japanese night! |
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What
Exactly Are Glowworms? Sure, you have heard songs about glowworms, but what are they? Find the answer in this article! |
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Learning
The Secrets Of Fireflies Go on a field trip with these Japanese students and discover the wonder of Fireflies. |
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Identifying
Fireflies Lampyridae is a term for fireflies. Is it a coincidence that it has the word "lamp" in it? |
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Firefly Is Which U.S. State's Official Insect? See if you can guess, then read about how the firefly became the official insect of this particular state. Discover how children can make a difference in government. |
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Backyard
Imagineering Do you wish to add a firefly-like sparkle to your own backyard? This family project that definitely requires adult supervision will do the trick! |
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Read
A Poem About Fireflies Can you write a poem about fireflies? What would you say? |
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Anansi
And The Firefly Read this African tale illustrated by David Hohn and retold by Matt Evans. |
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Print
And Color This Lovely Firefly Picture You may also enjoy drawing or painting your own interpretations of what a firefly looks like to you! |
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Thank
you for visiting Children Of The Moon Firefly Fun. If you would like to
read some story books about fireflies, here are a few that you might enjoy: |
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| Eric Carle; Putnam Pub Group Juv; ISBN: 0399227741 | Terri Cohlene, Charles Reasoner; Troll Assoc; ISBN: 081672363X | Bernard
Waber; Walter Lorraine; ISBN: 0395904978 |
Elizabeth Gatt; Random House (Merchandising); ISBN: 0895775743 |
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