Describes the habitat, life cycle, behavior, predators, and unique characteristics of fireflies.

A young boy is proud of having caught a jar full of fireflies, which seems to him like owning a piece of moonlight, but as the light begins to dim he realizes he must set the insects free or they will die.

An introduction to the physical characteristics and behavior of fireflies.

"Join me on a little trip tonight, as I walk behind a twinkling light. Oh look! It's the fascinating firefly, soaring away across the starry sky!"--Cover verso.

Two children catch fireflies on a summer night, putting them one by one into a jar until all ten are caught, and then they let them out to watch all ten fly away.

Describes a summer night: the smell of food on the grill, a game of baseball and the fireflies coming.

Because their dreams of daring adventures go against the cautious teachings of their nations, Firefly and Cricket set out on their own, find a home with kindly Vole, and together help a grieving "miniature giant" named Peter.

A lonely firefly goes out into the night searching for other fireflies. On board pages.