Why are ravens black? Why do screech owl eyes look red in light? How did we get fire? You'll find the answers to those questions in this retelling of a Cherokee pourquoi folktale. The earth was cold and dark but the animals could see fire coming from the tree on the island. They tried to fly or swim to the island to bring back the fire heat and light. What happened to some of the animals? Which animal brought it back and how?

Firefly's newsflash tracks the spread of pollen. Queen Bee reveals secrets behind the colony's wiggle-waggle dance. Dung Beetle's super scoop saves the planet from piles of you-know-what. Bugs on the Job showcases decomposers, pollinators, and those who live and work together in colonies. Some bugs flash lanterns. De-'LIGHT'-ful! Others flit and flutter like flying flowers. 'BEE'-tiful! All work as community helpers! Brilli-'ANT'! 'Fun Facts About Bugs' back matter gives the reader fascinating facts about each.