
Night Magic
Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the Dark
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Leigh Ann Henion
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By:
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Leigh Ann Henion
From a New York Times bestselling nature writer comes a celebration of what goes on outside in the dark, from blooming moon gardens to nocturnal salamanders, from glowing foxfire and synchronous fireflies that blink in unison like an orchestra of light.
In this glorious celebration of the night, New York Times bestselling nature writer Leigh Ann Henion invites us to leave our well-lit homes, step outside, and embrace the dark as a profoundly beautiful part of the world we inhabit. Because no matter where we live, we are surrounded by animals that rise with the moon, and blooms that reveal themselves as light fades. Henion explores her home region of Appalachia, where she attends a synchronous firefly event in Tennessee, a bat outing in Alabama, and a moth festival in Ohio. In North Carolina, she finds forests alight with bioluminescent mushrooms, neighborhood trees full of screech owls, and valleys teeming with migratory salamanders. Along the way, Henion encounters naturalists, biologists, primitive-skills experts, and others who’ve dedicated their lives to cultivating relationships with darkness.
Every moment of this lyrical book feels like an opportunity to ask: How did I not know about this before? For example, we learn that it can take hours, not minutes, for human eyes to reach full night vision capacity. And that there are thousands of firefly species on earth, many with flash patterns as unique as fingerprints. In an age of increasing artificial light, Night Magic focuses on the amazing biodiversity that still surrounds us after sunset. We do not need to stargaze into the distant cosmos or dive into the depths of oceans to find awe in the dark. There are dazzling wonders in our own backyards. And fans of World of Wonders, Entangled Life, and The Hidden Life of Trees will discover joy in Night Magic.
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Critic reviews
"A dazzling reminder of what it means to take stock of our planet's night wisdom, and a prescient reminder to let your vision ripen at night. And if you do—you'll understand why we need more evenings full of foxfire and ‘mothapaloozas.’ In this vivid book, Henion renders our night world with profound care and discovery. Prepare to be enchanted. Prepare to love the darkness.”—Aimee Nezhukumatathil, New York Times bestselling author of World of Wonders
“Night Magic is an illuminating exploration of the dark. Beautifully written, often moving, and full of wonder.”—Richard Louv, international bestselling author of Last Child in the Woods and Our Wild Calling
"Leigh Ann Henion has illuminated the natural treasures that live by night. Moths, fireflies, owls, and much more are brought to attention in these pages with the hope that we can put aside our fear of the dark and experience what happens during a full half of our stay on earth. Night Magic is a beautiful journey."—Douglas W. Tallamy, New York Times bestselling author of Nature’s Best Hope and Bringing Nature Home
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Moths, worms and bats - oh my!
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Night Magic is the perfect title! A delight!
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Must read! Cozy, informative, and will change you!
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Nocturnal stories
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Personal growth and understanding of our night time environment
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Very thoughtful and insightful
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I love learning about the mysterious sides of our world. I now want to go to Mothapalooza
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Astounding!
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It’s not very often that I consider a non-fiction book a “real page turner”but this one is just that! Leigh Ann has an incredible way of blending scientific information with good story telling that leaves you inspired. Confession: I was deathly afraid of the dark as a child. Living in the country, there was always some noise in the night to strike fear in my heart. This book alleviates fear with the power of knowledge and I am the better for it.
TRULY MAGICAL
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How important darkness is
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