Organisms That Glow
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Organisms That Glow
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Author : Bobi Martin
language : en
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Release Date : 2016-07-15
Organisms That Glow written by Bobi Martin and has been published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-07-15 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Whether they glimmer to attract prey, to ward off predators, or for another reason entirely, glowing organisms are some of the most mesmerizing wonders of nature. This stunning volume introduces elementary readers to bioluminescence and biofluorescence, using accessible language to explain how and why various organisms make their own light. Vibrant images allow readers to journey through woods haunted by fox fire, soar high with fireflies that punctuate a summer night’s sky, and dive deep to view the myriad creatures that illuminate the ocean’s depths. Boxed text encourages critical thinking about Earth’s incredible biodiversity and the behaviors and chemistry of living things.
Creatures That Glow
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Author : Melvin Berger
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1996
Creatures That Glow written by Melvin Berger and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Bioluminescence categories.
Explains bioluminesence, introduces animals that produce their own light, and describes how it functions in creatures from glowworms and railroad worms to flashlight fish and centipedes.
Creatures That Glow
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Author : Melvin Berger
language : en
Publisher: Turtleback
Release Date : 1996-01
Creatures That Glow written by Melvin Berger and has been published by Turtleback this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Introduces young people to animals that use bioluminescence to survive.
Creatures That Glow
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Author : Anita Ganeri
language : en
Publisher: McClanahan Book
Release Date : 1999-06
Creatures That Glow written by Anita Ganeri and has been published by McClanahan Book this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-06 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Introduces creatures that produce their own light, including the flashlight fish, the firefly, and fungi. Includes a pull out glow in the dark poster of the luminous creatures of the sea.
Cold Light
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Author : Anita Sitarski
language : en
Publisher: Boyds Mills Press
Release Date : 2007-10-01
Cold Light written by Anita Sitarski and has been published by Boyds Mills Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-10-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Luminescence sheds light on the adventure of science. Scientists and many others have explored the science and wonder of cold light—the chemistry of animals and things that make light but not heat. A seventeenth-century alchemist tried to turn a stone into gold. He failed, but the stone glowed in the dark instead. The alchemist began to mold the first luminescent objects. A light also came on one night for the famous chemist Robert Boyle. After he saw a raw chicken glowing in his kitchen, he began his own research into luminescence. With light humor, Anita Sitarski brings the thrill of discovery to life as she recounts the stories of the alchemist, chemist Robert Boyle, the adventurers who first saw bizarre creatures glowing in the depths of the sea, and others. Awe-inspiring, full-color photographs accompany the compelling, fact-filled text in these scientific explorations.
Bioluminescence
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Author : Thérèse Wilson
language : en
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Release Date : 2013-03-04
Bioluminescence written by Thérèse Wilson and has been published by Harvard University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-03-04 with Science categories.
Bioluminescence is everywhere on earth—most of all in the ocean, from angler fish in the depths to the flashing of dinoflagellates at the surface. Here, Thérèse Wilson and Woody Hastings explore the natural history, evolution, and biochemistry of the diverse array of organisms that emit light. While some bacteria, mushrooms, and invertebrates, as well as fish, are bioluminescent, other vertebrates and plants are not. The sporadic distribution and paucity of luminous forms calls for explanation, as does the fact that unrelated groups evolved completely different biochemical pathways to luminescence. The authors explore the hypothesis that many different luciferase systems arose in the early evolution of life because of their ability to remove oxygen, which was toxic to life when it first appeared on earth. As oxygen became abundant and bioluminescence was no longer adequate for oxygen removal, other antioxidant mechanisms evolved and most luminous species became extinct. Those light-emitting species that avoided extinction evolved uses with survival value for the light itself. Today’s luminous organisms use bioluminescence for defense from predators, for their own predatory purposes, or for communication in sexual courtship. Bioluminescence was earlier viewed as a fascinating feature of the living world, but one whose study seemed unlikely to contribute in any practical way. Today, bioluminescence is no longer an esoteric area of research. Applications are numerous, ranging from the rapid detection of microbial contamination in beef and water, to finding the location of cancer cells, to working out circuitry in the brain.
Way To Glow
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Author : Lisa Regan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016
Way To Glow written by Lisa Regan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with Animal behavior categories.
Featuring stunning photographs and information about the world's most fascinating bioluminescent animals (or animals that can produce their own light), this book will take readers deep into the depths of the ocean to discover everything there is to know about these incredible creatures.
Lights On Animals That Glow Set
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Author : Joyce Markovics
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2022
Lights On Animals That Glow Set written by Joyce Markovics and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022 with categories.
Students will be amazed to learn that some insects and ocean animals make their own light, the amazing ability is called bioluminescence. Some creatures dangle a lighted lure to find prey, while others glow to scare off predators or attract mates. Look inside to learn all about bioluminescence--and get ready for a glow show! Books include table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and a bonus feature about glowing creatures.
Creatures That Glow
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Author : Kris Hirschmann
language : en
Publisher: Greenhaven Press, Incorporated
Release Date : 2005
Creatures That Glow written by Kris Hirschmann and has been published by Greenhaven Press, Incorporated this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Bioluminescence categories.
An estimated 80 to 90 percent of the ocean's creatures are bioluminescent. This book explains this phenomenon from a scientific standpoint and examines many of the seas' most interesting glowing animals. Separate chapters discuss the role of bioluminescence in communication, reproduction, hunting, and defense.
Plankton
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Author : Joyce Markovics
language : en
Publisher: Lights On! Animals That Glow
Release Date : 2022
Plankton written by Joyce Markovics and has been published by Lights On! Animals That Glow this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
"Did you know that some plankton make their own light? This amazing ability is called bioluminescence. Some glow to attract mates or scare off predators. Look inside to learn all about bioluminescent plankton-and get ready for a glow show! This book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and a feature about related glowing creatures"--