Julia Kuo

When it's dark outside, we need something to make light so we can see. Maybe a street lamp or a flashlight. But what if we could make our own light? Millions of creatures use bioluminescence for a variety of reasons. Some use it to attract a mate or prey; others use it to startle or confuse their own prey. Or it might even be a distress signal. Viewing bioluminescent creatures or plants in any form can be a wondrous thing to see. But you have to be patient and observant - and find a dark place without too much artificial light - in order to see them.
This book is a great introduction to living things that create their own light - and the author does a nice job of defining words that readers might be unfamiliar with - like predator, prey, and - of course - bioluminescence!… (more)