Stump the Librarian

Episode 35 Don’t Eat Fireflies


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Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions, “Do fish get thirsty?” and “How do lightning bugs light up?” We also share a fun fact of the day about the Philippines and a #1 nonfiction book recommendation. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you! 

Jill’s Fact of the Day: Philippines https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C940866 

Liz’s Book Recommendation: Is It Okay to Pee in the Ocean? https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C936618 

Concerning fish: 

https://sitn.hms.harvard.edu/flash/2019/neuroscience-thirst-brain-tells-look-water/ 

https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/fish/111049 

Concerning fireflies: 

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-and-why-do-fireflies/ 

https://www.worldbookonline.com/kids/home?subacct=18279#article/ar830840 

https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/michigan-insects-in-the-garden-week-7-fireflies 

https://www.massaudubon.org/get-involved/community-science/firefly-watch 

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/synchronous-fireflies-light-up-smoky-mountains-national-park 

https://www.sciencefriday.com/educational-resources/talk-like-a-firefly/ 

 

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