Author: Jeff Woodward
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476671354
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
From the early 1950s until 1992, the U.S. Army deployed thousands of nuclear warheads throughout Europe as a deterrent to Soviet ambitions. The end of the Cold War saw the decommissioning of much of the U.S. nuclear arsenal and the phasing out of support personnel. This memoir by one of the Army's last "glow worms" chronicles his career as a nuclear weapons specialist--from 17-year-old recruit to participant in Operation Silent Echo, codename for the removal of all tactical warheads throughout Asia and Europe.
Last of the Glow Worms
Author: Jeff Woodward
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476671354
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
From the early 1950s until 1992, the U.S. Army deployed thousands of nuclear warheads throughout Europe as a deterrent to Soviet ambitions. The end of the Cold War saw the decommissioning of much of the U.S. nuclear arsenal and the phasing out of support personnel. This memoir by one of the Army's last "glow worms" chronicles his career as a nuclear weapons specialist--from 17-year-old recruit to participant in Operation Silent Echo, codename for the removal of all tactical warheads throughout Asia and Europe.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476671354
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
From the early 1950s until 1992, the U.S. Army deployed thousands of nuclear warheads throughout Europe as a deterrent to Soviet ambitions. The end of the Cold War saw the decommissioning of much of the U.S. nuclear arsenal and the phasing out of support personnel. This memoir by one of the Army's last "glow worms" chronicles his career as a nuclear weapons specialist--from 17-year-old recruit to participant in Operation Silent Echo, codename for the removal of all tactical warheads throughout Asia and Europe.
Fireflies, Glow-worms, and Lightning Bugs
Author: Lynn Frierson Faust
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
ISBN: 0820348724
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book Description
This is the first comprehensive firefly guide for eastern and central North America ever published. It is written for all those who want to know more about the amazing world of lightning bugs and learn the secrets hidden in the flash patterns of the 75+ species found in the eastern and central U.S. and Canada. As an independent researcher working with numerous university teams, naturalist Lynn Frierson Faust, “The Lightning Bug Lady,” has spent decades tracking the behavior and researching the habitats of these fascinating creatures. Based on her twenty-five years of field work, this book is intended to increase understanding and appreciation of bioluminescent insects while igniting enthusiasm in a fun and informative way. Species accounts are coupled with historical background and literary epigraphs to engage and draw readers young and old into the world of these tiny sparklers. A chart documenting the flash patterns of the various species will aid in identification. Clear photos illustrate the insects’ distinguishing physical characteristics, while habitats, seasonality, and common names are provided in clear, easy-to-understand yet scientifically accurate language. The guide will be welcomed by everyone who wants to learn more about fireflies' and glow-worms' unique traits and about their fragile niche in the ecosystem. FEATURES Over 600 color photographsDetailed accounts and anatomical diagrams of 75+ species, as well as aids in distinguishing between similar speciesA first-of-its-kind flash-pattern chart that folds out on heavy-weight paper • Extensive scientific details written in an understandable and engaging wayColorful, common names—Twilight Bush Baby, Shadow Ghosts, and Snappy Syncs, and more—for easy species identification based on flash patternsTips on ideal sites and times of year for firefly watchingConservation-oriented approach
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
ISBN: 0820348724
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book Description
This is the first comprehensive firefly guide for eastern and central North America ever published. It is written for all those who want to know more about the amazing world of lightning bugs and learn the secrets hidden in the flash patterns of the 75+ species found in the eastern and central U.S. and Canada. As an independent researcher working with numerous university teams, naturalist Lynn Frierson Faust, “The Lightning Bug Lady,” has spent decades tracking the behavior and researching the habitats of these fascinating creatures. Based on her twenty-five years of field work, this book is intended to increase understanding and appreciation of bioluminescent insects while igniting enthusiasm in a fun and informative way. Species accounts are coupled with historical background and literary epigraphs to engage and draw readers young and old into the world of these tiny sparklers. A chart documenting the flash patterns of the various species will aid in identification. Clear photos illustrate the insects’ distinguishing physical characteristics, while habitats, seasonality, and common names are provided in clear, easy-to-understand yet scientifically accurate language. The guide will be welcomed by everyone who wants to learn more about fireflies' and glow-worms' unique traits and about their fragile niche in the ecosystem. FEATURES Over 600 color photographsDetailed accounts and anatomical diagrams of 75+ species, as well as aids in distinguishing between similar speciesA first-of-its-kind flash-pattern chart that folds out on heavy-weight paper • Extensive scientific details written in an understandable and engaging wayColorful, common names—Twilight Bush Baby, Shadow Ghosts, and Snappy Syncs, and more—for easy species identification based on flash patternsTips on ideal sites and times of year for firefly watchingConservation-oriented approach
Goodnight, Glow Worms
Author: Aura Parker
Publisher: Random House Australia
ISBN: 0143792911
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Goodnight, Glow Worms shining bright, Time to dim your Glow Worm light Glow Worms gleaming, beaming round, Can't switch off and can't wind down. Will those Glow Worms ever get to sleep?
Publisher: Random House Australia
ISBN: 0143792911
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Goodnight, Glow Worms shining bright, Time to dim your Glow Worm light Glow Worms gleaming, beaming round, Can't switch off and can't wind down. Will those Glow Worms ever get to sleep?
The Glow-worm who Lost Her Glow
Author: William Bedford
Publisher: New York ; St. Catharines, Ont. : Crabtree Pub.
ISBN: 9780778726524
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Sad because she has lost her glow, Georgina the glow-worm embarks on a journey to find it. Includes facts and activities relating to light.
Publisher: New York ; St. Catharines, Ont. : Crabtree Pub.
ISBN: 9780778726524
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Sad because she has lost her glow, Georgina the glow-worm embarks on a journey to find it. Includes facts and activities relating to light.
The Glow-Worm and Other Beetles
Author: J. Henri Fabre
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 375232046X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
Reproduction of the original: The Glow-Worm and Other Beetles by J. Henri Fabre
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 375232046X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
Reproduction of the original: The Glow-Worm and Other Beetles by J. Henri Fabre
The Glow Worm
Author: Geraldine Cross
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781990996733
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
When four little worms begin their journey away from home, Tiggly becomes tired and stops for a rest. When he wakes, he finds himself on a journey that he couldn't have imagined. Where will Tiggly go? What will he discover? How will his life be CHANGED FOREVER?
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781990996733
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
When four little worms begin their journey away from home, Tiggly becomes tired and stops for a rest. When he wakes, he finds himself on a journey that he couldn't have imagined. Where will Tiggly go? What will he discover? How will his life be CHANGED FOREVER?
The Secret Life of Glow-Worms
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780956319203
Category : Fireflies
Languages : en
Pages : 61
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780956319203
Category : Fireflies
Languages : en
Pages : 61
Book Description
FunTime Piano Popular - Level 3A-3B
Author: Nancy Faber
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1616779470
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
(Faber Piano Adventures ). 12 songs carefully graded for students to enjoy, including: Colors of the Wind * Eleanor Rigby * La Bamba * The Lion Sleeps Tonight * Pachelbel Canon * Star Wars * and more.
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1616779470
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
(Faber Piano Adventures ). 12 songs carefully graded for students to enjoy, including: Colors of the Wind * Eleanor Rigby * La Bamba * The Lion Sleeps Tonight * Pachelbel Canon * Star Wars * and more.
Farm Poems
Author: Fellow and Tutor in Philosophy John Foster
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780198454823
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Oxford Reading Tree Stages 5-6 Glow-worms were formerly Catkins and More Catkins poetry. Each of the six books in the pack have fresh new covers with exciting illustrations by a variey of artists. This poetry selection has been chosen to match topics relevant to the age group - pets, specialdays, food, farms, seasons, and shopping. The level of difficulty matches Y1 T3/P2 T3. Although the poems are completely independent of other Oxford Reading Tree Stories, they can be introduced alongside storybooks at Stages 5 and 6.The Teaching Notes booklet included in the pack offers a Vocabulary Chart listing Rhymes and Spelling patterns and Year 1-2 high frequency words for each of the individual poems within a title; a Curriculum coverage chart showing teaching objectives covered; and suggestions for Speaking andListening, Guided/Group reading, and Writing activities.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780198454823
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Oxford Reading Tree Stages 5-6 Glow-worms were formerly Catkins and More Catkins poetry. Each of the six books in the pack have fresh new covers with exciting illustrations by a variey of artists. This poetry selection has been chosen to match topics relevant to the age group - pets, specialdays, food, farms, seasons, and shopping. The level of difficulty matches Y1 T3/P2 T3. Although the poems are completely independent of other Oxford Reading Tree Stories, they can be introduced alongside storybooks at Stages 5 and 6.The Teaching Notes booklet included in the pack offers a Vocabulary Chart listing Rhymes and Spelling patterns and Year 1-2 high frequency words for each of the individual poems within a title; a Curriculum coverage chart showing teaching objectives covered; and suggestions for Speaking andListening, Guided/Group reading, and Writing activities.
Silent Sparks
Author: Sara Lewis
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691162689
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
An informative, entertaining, and beautifully illustrated look at the beloved firefly For centuries, the beauty of fireflies has evoked wonder and delight. Yet for most of us, fireflies remain shrouded in mystery: How do fireflies make their light? What are they saying with their flashing? And what do fireflies look for in a mate? In Silent Sparks, noted biologist and firefly expert Sara Lewis dives into the fascinating world of fireflies and reveals the most up-to-date discoveries about these beloved insects. From the meadows of New England and the hills of the Great Smoky Mountains, to the rivers of Japan and mangrove forests of Malaysia, this beautifully illustrated and accessible book uncovers the remarkable, dramatic stories of birth, courtship, romance, sex, deceit, poison, and death among fireflies. The nearly two thousand species of fireflies worldwide have evolved in different ways—and while most mate through the aerial language of blinking lights, not all do. Lewis introduces us to fireflies that don't light up at all, relying on wind-borne perfumes to find mates, and we encounter glow-worm fireflies, whose plump, wingless females never fly. We go behind the scenes to meet inquisitive scientists who have dedicated their lives to understanding fireflies, and we learn about various modern threats including light pollution and habitat destruction. In the last section of the book, Lewis provides a field guide for North American fireflies, enabling us to identify them in our own backyards and neighborhoods. This concise, handy guide includes distinguishing features, habits, and range maps for the most commonly encountered fireflies, as well as a gear list. A passionate exploration of one of the world's most charismatic and admired insects, Silent Sparks will inspire us to reconnect with the natural world.
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691162689
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
An informative, entertaining, and beautifully illustrated look at the beloved firefly For centuries, the beauty of fireflies has evoked wonder and delight. Yet for most of us, fireflies remain shrouded in mystery: How do fireflies make their light? What are they saying with their flashing? And what do fireflies look for in a mate? In Silent Sparks, noted biologist and firefly expert Sara Lewis dives into the fascinating world of fireflies and reveals the most up-to-date discoveries about these beloved insects. From the meadows of New England and the hills of the Great Smoky Mountains, to the rivers of Japan and mangrove forests of Malaysia, this beautifully illustrated and accessible book uncovers the remarkable, dramatic stories of birth, courtship, romance, sex, deceit, poison, and death among fireflies. The nearly two thousand species of fireflies worldwide have evolved in different ways—and while most mate through the aerial language of blinking lights, not all do. Lewis introduces us to fireflies that don't light up at all, relying on wind-borne perfumes to find mates, and we encounter glow-worm fireflies, whose plump, wingless females never fly. We go behind the scenes to meet inquisitive scientists who have dedicated their lives to understanding fireflies, and we learn about various modern threats including light pollution and habitat destruction. In the last section of the book, Lewis provides a field guide for North American fireflies, enabling us to identify them in our own backyards and neighborhoods. This concise, handy guide includes distinguishing features, habits, and range maps for the most commonly encountered fireflies, as well as a gear list. A passionate exploration of one of the world's most charismatic and admired insects, Silent Sparks will inspire us to reconnect with the natural world.