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Camping Is Fun: Book 11
From the Series Sustainability
Camping is fun! Simple text and bright photos show young readers the many funs things you can do while on a camping trip. Read More →
Can an Old Dog Learn New Tricks?: And Other Questions about Animals
From the Series Is That a Fact?
Bats are blind. An old dog can’t learn new tricks. The early bird catches the worm. You may have heard some of these common sayings or beliefs before. But are they really true? Can they be… Read More →
Can Snakes Predict Earthquakes?: Discover the Science behind Ophiology
From the Series The Big Questions Answered
It's a big question—can snakes predict earthquakes? Snakes are incredible, as are the ophiologists who study them! Snakes senses are powerful, but it's hard to believe that they can predict… Read More →
Can You Tell a Bee from a Wasp?
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Animal Look-Alikes
Something buzzes past your ear. A yellow-and-black insect flies to a colorful flower. It crawls around and then zooms away. Did you just see a bee? Or was it a wasp? These animals look very… Read More →
Can You Tell a Brachiosaurus from an Apatosaurus?
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Dinosaur Look-Alikes
A dinosaur sticks its tiny head between the trees. It reaches for plants with its long neck and spoon-shaped teeth. Was that beast a Brachiosaurus? Or was it an Apatosaurus? These dinosaurs… Read More →
Can You Tell a Butterfly from a Moth?
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Animal Look-Alikes
An insect with four large wings lands on a plant. It waves its antennas and sips sweet liquid from a flower. Did you just see a butterfly? Or was it a moth? These animals look very similar, Read More →
Can You Tell a Cheetah from a Leopard?
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Animal Look-Alikes
A huge tan cat with black spots on its fur crouches in the grass. Its long tail twitches as it hunts for food. Did you just see a cheetah? Or was it a leopard? These animals look very… Read More →
Can You Tell a Coyote from a Wolf?
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Animal Look-Alikes
A doglike animal chases a rabbit in the dark. It pauses, howls at the moon, and then runs off with the rest of its pack. Did you just see a wolf? Or was it a coyote? These animals look very Read More →
Can You Tell a Cricket from a Grasshopper?
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Animal Look-Alikes
An insect sits on a blade of grass. It makes a sound that fills the warm air. Then it bounds away in a huge hop. Did you just see a grasshopper? Or was it a cricket? These animals look very Read More →
Can You Tell a Dolphin from a Porpoise?
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Animal Look-Alikes
An animal with smooth, gray skin jumps from the ocean waves. Its tail waves up and down before it quickly dives again. Did you just see a dolphin? Or was it a porpoise? These animals look… Read More →
Can You Tell a Frog from a Toad?
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Animal Look-Alikes
Something small and green hops through the wet grass. It watches with big, round eyes. Then its long tongue shoots out from its mouth. It caught an insect! Did you just see a frog? Or was it Read More →
Can You Tell a Gecko from a Salamander?
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Animal Look-Alikes
A small animal with a long body and short legs crawls along the ground. Suddenly, a hungry snake attacks. The animal runs away. But it leaves its tail behind! Did you just see a salamander? Read More →
Can You Tell a Giganotosaurus from a Spinosaurus?
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Dinosaur Look-Alikes
A fearsome dinosaur stomps around on two legs. It swipes its sharp claws and shows off its pointy teeth. Was that monster a Giganotosaurus? Or was it a Spinosaurus? These dinosaurs looked… Read More →
Can You Tell a Horse from a Pony?
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Animal Look-Alikes
A four-legged animal grazes in a grassy pasture. It swishes its hairy tail. Its flowing mane bounces as it trots away. Did you just see a horse? Or was it a pony? These animals look very… Read More →
Can You Tell an Alligator from a Crocodile?
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Animal Look-Alikes
A large, scaly animal with long jaws floats in the water. Its powerful tail swishes as it swims along. Did you just see an alligator? Or was it a crocodile? These animals look very similar, Read More →
Can You Tell an Ostrich from an Emu?
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Animal Look-Alikes
A huge bird with a long neck and big eyes looks up from eating. Then it runs away on its strong legs. Did you just see an ostrich? Or was it an emu? These animals look very similar, but… Read More →
Can You Tell a Seal from a Sea Lion?
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Animal Look-Alikes
A whiskery face pops out of the water. The animal comes to shore for a sunbath. Then it dives back into the ocean to catch fish. Did you just see a seal? Or was it a sea lion? These animals Read More →
Can You Tell a Stegosaurus from an Ankylosaurus?
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Dinosaur Look-Alikes
A dinosaur with an armored back chomps on plants. It swings its tail at a hungry meat eater. Was that a Stegosaurus? Or was it an Ankylosaurus? These dinosaurs looked similar, but they were… Read More →
Can You Tell a Triceratops from a Protoceratops?
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Dinosaur Look-Alikes
A dinosaur with pointy horns searches for a meal. It tears leaves off branches with its strong beak. Was that a Triceratops? Or was it a Protoceratops? These dinosaurs looked similar, but… Read More →
Can You Tell a Tyrannosaurus from an Allosaurus?
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Dinosaur Look-Alikes
A huge dinosaur stomps around on two legs. It hunts with sharp teeth and claws. Its head is large, but its arms are tiny. Was that a Tyrannosaurus? Or was it an Allosaurus? These dinosaurs… Read More →
Can You Tell a Velociraptor from a Deinonychus?
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Dinosaur Look-Alikes
A small, fierce dinosaur follows its nose. Its tail helps it balance. Then it sinks its sharp teeth and claws into its next meal. Was that a Velociraptor? Or was it a Deinonychus? These… Read More →
Capybaras: Nature's Biggest Rodent
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Nature's Most Massive Animals
Have you ever seen a capybara before? They're the world's largest rodent! When they’re not swimming in rivers, they’re looking for food like grass and bark. Learn more about these furry… Read More →
Caring for Wildlife
From the Series One Wonderful World — Every Action Counts!
If you care about the environment and wildlife, then this is the book for you! As wild animals lose their natural homes and come under threat from habitat loss and pollution, everyone can… Read More →
Carnívoros gigantes (Giant Meat-Eating Dinosaurs)
From the Series Conoce a los dinosaurios (Meet the Dinosaurs)
“Dino” Don Lessem brings readers face-to-face with various dinosaur species, detailing their habitats, way of life and how they became extinct. An acclaimed dinosaur expert, Don Lessem has… Read More →