Silent Sparks: The Wondrous World of Fireflies

Silent Sparks by Sara Lewis is a wonderful book! I would recommend it to anyone with even a passing interest in natural history. This is the firstbook devoted entirely to fireflies which I have in my personal library and it is a most welcome edition. Silent Sparks is especially good in itstreatment of the natural history, distribution, and conservation concerns of these ever popular insects. I found the illustrations (photographs, drawings, etc.) to be excellent. The book includes a field guide to common fireflies of North America which I haven't had a chance to use but it appears that it will be most useful. A section called "Stepping Out--Further Firefly Adventures" has great suggestions for activities to expand one's knowledge of fireflies as well as enhance one's enjoyment of them. The book concludes with fine notes on each preceding chapter, an excellent glossary, and an extensive list of references (including over a dozen references to publications of pioneering firefly researcher J.E. Lloyd).

This book is just what I was looking for... It contains real first hand stories, science, natural history, and basically the entire life cycle and everything you could want to know about fireflies.... all in an easy-read format.It's a one stop book on fireflies in my opinion, and a very enjoyable read.

Seeing fireflies in person is on my bucket list. I got this book to learn more about the little lightning bugs and where they live. I have learned SO MUCH from this book! Very informative and great photos.

This was a gift for my mom, and she loved it.It's a good sized book and a good read. Perfect for camping trips or for anyone who lives out in or near the woods.

This book is an example of the best kind of science writing. The author's obvious passion for the subject comes through loud and clear. She is an excellent writer who doesn't have to stoop to exaggeration and purple prose to convey the information. The text is scholarly without being in the least boring. For those who would like more information on a particular aspect of fireflies there are ample references at the end. It is very well illustrated with ample pictures and diagrams. I learned a LOT from this book.

For scientists and citizen naturalists alike This is a great book. It breaks new ground. Explains the magical world of this signal species. It's also a very beautiful book and includes a field guide to North American fireflies.

Enchanted as a a child (and an adult) with fireflies on a summer night, I was curious to learn something about these bright spots in the night.Sara Lewis has done a wonderful job of describing fireflies - all kinds as found in many different places - in very accessible language but she does not dumb down the topic. More books like hers would make naturalists of us all.

This book is in excellent condition, and no perfume or smoke odors.

Nicely written book, it is a must have for the scientifically oriented person that wants to know more about fire flys. Not only filled with anecdotes, but also some scientific facts.

A nice book but it only really details North American species, still niceI. thought it was actually more of a coffee table book than a text book though.