Bioluminescence: Nature and Science at Work Contributor(s): Zimmer, Marc (Author) |
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ISBN: 1467757845 ISBN-13: 9781467757843 Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books (Tm) OUR PRICE: $32.92 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: August 2015 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Nonfiction | Health & Daily Living - Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries - Young Adult Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Zoology - Young Adult Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Biology |
Dewey: 572.435 |
LCCN: 2014025675 |
Lexile Measure: 1250 |
Physical Information: 0.38" H x 7.31" W x 9.31" (0.81 lbs) 72 pages |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 175854 Reading Level: 8.6 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 3.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: What do giant squids, mantis shrimp, and fireflies have in common? These animals, along with a wide range of creatures, are able to give off light; this is called bioluminescence. Different species use different chemistries to bioluminesce, and they produce their light for a variety of reasons, including communication, hunting, and self-defense. Bioluminescence is a unique and fascinating adaptation found in the animal kingdom. Surprisingly, about half of all known phyla (a classification for animals that share the same body type) contain some bioluminescent species. |