World of Wonder: Fireflies

Young readers can explore a whole new world in the pages of World of Wonder. Each title offers information that engages young minds. This series examines a broad range of insects, from creepy crawly ants and beautiful butterflies to fascinating fireflies and daring dragonflies. Each title looks at everything from the basics of life cycles and body features to fun facts about some of Earth's most interesting insects.

Have you ever wondered about the small creatures that light up the night during summer? These creatures are called fireflies. A firefly is an insect. There are more than 2,000 types of firefly in the world. Fireflies are beetles. These are insects with hard covers over their wings.