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Fireflies
Reading Level

	edHelper's suggested reading level:	grades 5 to 6
	Flesch-Kincaid grade level:	4.94

Vocabulary

	challenging words:		lifecycles, yellowish-green, finding, worm-like, altogether, synchronize, enzyme, regularly, rates, further, misread, comparison, solution, firefly, forgo, summertime
	content words:		In Southeast Asia

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Fireflies By Vickie Chao

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¹     What is the best way to attract attention in the dark?
 
²     Flashing lights, of course!
 
³     To fireflies and many other animals, this solution is no secret. As they move about, they give off light. Some of them use the lights to find mates. Some of them use the lights to find food. Some of them use the lights to warn others that they taste bad. Whatever their intent is, this unique way of advertising really works!

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