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How Do Monster Trucks Work?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — How Vehicles Work

"Prime material for budding gearheads and mechanics."—School Library Journal Monster trucks are huge and strong. How do their tires help them bounce? And how do people drive these giant… Read More →

  • Lexile: 500
  • ATOS: 3.4
  • Dewey: 629.223'2
  • Copyright: 2016

How Do Tanks Work?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — How Vehicles Work

Tanks are tough and powerful. They can travel across all types of land. But how do these heavy vehicles keep their tracks moving? And how many people does it take to drive a tank? Fans of… Read More →

  • Lexile: 550
  • ATOS: 3.5
  • Dewey: 623.74'752
  • Copyright: 2016

How Do Trains Work?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — How Vehicles Work

Trains are long and loud. They rumble down railroad tracks. But what are the different types of trains? And how do these giant vehicles haul so much weight? Read this book to find out!… Read More →

  • Lexile: 560
  • ATOS: 3.2
  • Dewey: 625.2
  • Copyright: 2016

Taste Something New!: Giving Different Foods a Try

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Healthy Eating

Trying new foods is fun! Eating a variety of fruits, veggies, and other healthy selections helps you get the nutrients you need. How can you discover new foods you will like? And what are… Read More →

  • Lexile: 560
  • ATOS: 2.8
  • Dewey: 613.2083
  • Copyright: 2016

What's on My Plate?: Choosing from the Five Food Groups

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Healthy Eating

Eating a balanced diet is important. Healthy foods give you energy to learn and play. Do you know what the five food groups are? Or how much food from each group you need to stay healthy?… Read More →

  • Lexile: 510
  • ATOS: 2.9
  • Dewey: 613.2
  • Copyright: 2016

How Do Video Games Work?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Our Digital World

Video games today are more advanced than ever. Players can explore virtual worlds. They can play with friends online. But how do video games work? What are the parts inside a game console?… Read More →

  • Lexile: 650
  • ATOS: 4.0
  • Dewey: 794.8
  • Copyright: 2016

What Are Programs and Apps?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Our Digital World

Programs and apps make computers useful. They let you do homework on laptops. They let you play games on smartphones and tablets. What programs and apps are the most important? Who makes… Read More →

  • Lexile: 640
  • ATOS: 4.0
  • Dewey: 005.3
  • Copyright: 2016

What Is Computer Coding?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Our Digital World

Computers cannot understand human languages such as English. Instead they follow instructions written in special codes. Computer programmers use these codes to design video games and computer Read More →

  • Lexile: 540
  • ATOS: 4.0
  • Dewey: 005.1
  • Copyright: 2016

What's Inside My Computer?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Our Digital World

People use many kinds of computers. There are desktop computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and even some toys and cameras. Do you know what parts are similar in all computers? Or how… Read More →

  • Lexile: 550
  • ATOS: 3.9
  • Dewey: 004
  • Copyright: 2016

Experiment with a Plant's Living Environment

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Plant Experiments

A plant's environment helps it grow. Weather, soil, and animals are important to a plant's survival. But do you know what happens to a plant when the seasons change? Or how earthworms help a… Read More →

  • Lexile: 660
  • Dewey: 580.78
  • Copyright: 2015

Endangered and Extinct Birds

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Animals in Danger

Northern rockhopper penguins and colorful pufflegs are two examples of endangered birds. Few of them exist in the wild. Other birds have already gone extinct. What hurts these animals? What… Read More →

  • Lexile: 500
  • ATOS: 3.4
  • Dewey: 598.168
  • Copyright: 2014

Endangered and Extinct Fish

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Animals in Danger

Cape seahorses and speartooth sharks are two examples of endangered fish. Few of them exist in the wild. Other fish have already gone extinct. What hurts these animals? What can you do to… Read More →

  • Lexile: 490
  • ATOS: 3.2
  • Dewey: 597.168
  • Copyright: 2014

Endangered and Extinct Invertebrates

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Animals in Danger

Oahu tree snails and pink velvet worms are two examples of endangered invertebrates. Few of them exist in the wild. Other invertebrates have already gone extinct. What hurts these animals?… Read More →

  • Lexile: 560
  • ATOS: 3.5
  • Dewey: 592.168
  • Copyright: 2014

Endangered and Extinct Reptiles

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Animals in Danger

Short-nosed sea snakes and blue iguanas are two examples of endangered reptiles. Few of them exist in the wild. Other reptiles have already gone extinct. What hurts these animals? What can… Read More →

  • Lexile: 490
  • ATOS: 3.3
  • Dewey: 597.9168
  • Copyright: 2014

Helper Robots

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Robots Everywhere!

Robots help people in many situations. Some robots rescue people trapped by tornadoes or earthquakes. Others explore volcanoes and the seafloor. And some help scientists protect our… Read More →

  • Lexile: 540
  • ATOS: 3.4
  • Dewey: 629.8'92
  • Copyright: 2015
4 titles

Lightning Bolt Books ™ — Robots Everywhere! — Paperback Set

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Robots Everywhere!

This series engages readers through a fascinating topic: robots! Each book covers a variety of examples, ranging from helpful robots that vacuum our floors to sophisticated machines that help Read More →

  • Copyright: 2015
  • Paperback
  • List Price: $37.96
  • Your Price: $37.96
  • 4 titles

Robots at Home

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Robots Everywhere!

Robots work in homes every day. Some vacuum floors or mow lawns. Others keep people company. And some help kids have fun! What robots might you find in someone's home? Read this book to find out! Read More →

  • Lexile: 530
  • ATOS: 3.5
  • Dewey: 629.8'92
  • Copyright: 2015

Robots in Space

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Robots Everywhere!

Robots help us understand our universe. Some fly to distant planets. Others work alongside astronauts in space. And some drive across the surface of Mars. How do these robots work, and what… Read More →

  • Lexile: 550
  • ATOS: 3.7
  • Dewey: 629.43
  • Copyright: 2015

Weather Robots

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Robots Everywhere!

Robots help us understand our weather and climate. Some fly into storms to measure wind. Others dive into the ocean to learn about weather patterns. And some drive across frigid polar regions Read More →

  • Lexile: 540
  • ATOS: 3.8
  • Dewey: 629.8'92
  • Copyright: 2015

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 →

  • Lexile: 530
  • ATOS: 2.8
  • Dewey: 567.913
  • Copyright: 2014

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 →

  • Lexile: 500
  • ATOS: 2.9
  • Dewey: 567.912
  • Copyright: 2014

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 →

  • Lexile: 490
  • ATOS: 2.9
  • Dewey: 567.915
  • Copyright: 2014

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 →

  • Lexile: 520
  • ATOS: 3.0
  • Dewey: 567.915
  • Copyright: 2014

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 →

  • Lexile: 550
  • ATOS: 3.0
  • Dewey: 567.912
  • Copyright: 2014