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Living Lights: Fireflies in Your Backyard
By Nancy Loewen and Brandon Reibeling
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Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, and behavior of fireflies. Includes life cycle and activity.
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Nancy Loewen
Nancy Loewen is an award-winning author who has written more than 130 titles for children. She holds an MFA in creative writing and lives in the Twin Cities.
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