"Did you know that some plankton make their own light? This amazing ability is called bioluminescence. Some glow to attract mates or scare off predators. Look inside to learn all about bioluminescent plankton-and get ready for a glow show! This book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and a feature about related glowing creatures"--Provided by publisher.

"Did you know that many deep-sea fish make their own light? This amazing ability is called bioluminescence. Some dangle a lighted lure to find prey, while others glow to scare off predators or attract mates. Look inside to learn all about bioluminescent deep-sea fish-and get ready for a glow show! This book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and a feature about related glowing creatures"--Provided...

"Did you know that some octopuses and squid make their own light? This amazing ability is called bioluminescence. Some glow to attract mates, scare off predators, or find food. Look inside to learn all about bioluminescent octopuses and squid-and get ready for a glow show! This book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and a feature about related glowing creatures"--Provided by publisher.

Publisher Annotation: When it's dark out, we need light to see. But what if your body could make its own light?  From acclaimed author-illustrator Julia Kuo comes a remarkable picture book about bioluminescence, the light made from living things, and its many forms.

Why be afraid of the dark when there is so much to see? Whether its used to hunt, hide, find a friend, or escape an enemy, bioluminescence the ability to glow is a unique adaptation in nature. In this fun and fascinating nonfiction picture book, join world renowned photographers and biologists on their close encounters with the curious creatures that make their own light.