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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 →

  • Lexile: 530
  • ATOS: 3.0
  • Dewey: 567.912
  • Copyright: 2014

Endangered and Extinct Amphibians

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Animals in Danger

Hewitt's ghost frogs and arroyo toads are two examples of endangered amphibians. Few of them exist in the wild. Other amphibians have already gone extinct. What hurts these animals? What can… Read More →

  • Lexile: 600
  • ATOS: 3.6
  • Dewey: 597.816'8
  • Copyright: 2014

Endangered and Extinct Mammals

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Animals in Danger

Asian elephants and Mexican long-nosed bats are two examples of endangered mammals. Few of them exist in the wild. Other mammals have already gone extinct. What hurts these animals? What can… Read More →

  • Lexile: 510
  • ATOS: 3.4
  • Dewey: 599.168
  • Copyright: 2014

Facial Features: Freckles, Earlobes, Noses, and More

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — What Traits Are in Your Genes?

What facial features do you have? Freckles are a common feature. So are turned-up noses and unattached earlobes. What determines your facial features? Read this book to find out about how… Read More →

  • Lexile: 530
  • ATOS: 2.9
  • Dewey: 611'.92
  • Copyright: 2013

Hair Traits: Color, Texture, and More

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — What Traits Are in Your Genes?

What color is your hair? Human hair color ranges from white and light blond to black. Red is the least common hair color. What determines the color and texture of your hair? Read this book to Read More →

  • Lexile: 500
  • ATOS: 3.0
  • Dewey: 572.8
  • Copyright: 2013

How Do Hang Gliders Work?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — How Flight Works

Would you want to swoop through the air like a bird? Riding a hang glider is a fun way to fly. But a hang glider has no motor. How does the pilot take off? How does the hang glider stay in… Read More →

  • Lexile: 530
  • ATOS: 3.1
  • Dewey: 629.1'4
  • Copyright: 2013

How Do Parachutes Work?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — How Flight Works

Parachutes can be used for emergency landings. But they can also be used for flying fun! Who packs a parachute? And how does its light fabric keep you afloat? Discover the answers inside this book! Read More →

  • Lexile: 530
  • ATOS: 3.4
  • Dewey: 629.134'386
  • Copyright: 2013

Unusual Traits: Tongue Rolling, Special Taste Sensors, and More

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — What Traits Are in Your Genes?

Can you roll your tongue into a U-shape? Some people can. But other people's tongues stay flat. What determines whether you can roll your tongue? Read More →

  • Lexile: 540
  • ATOS: 3.1
  • Dewey: 599.93'5
  • Copyright: 2013

Vision: Nearsightedness, Farsightedness, and More

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — What Traits Are in Your Genes?

Do you see clearly? Or do faraway objects look blurry to you? Maybe objects in the distance look clear, but you have trouble reading close-up print. What determines how your vision works?… Read More →

  • Lexile: 550
  • Dewey: 612.8'4
  • Copyright: 2013

How Do Helicopters Work?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — How Flight Works

Helicopters can take off from almost anywhere and change directions quickly. They can even hover. But how do they stay in the air? And how do pilots control these special aircraft? Read this… Read More →

  • Lexile: 470
  • ATOS: 2.9
  • Dewey: 387.7'3352
  • Copyright: 2013

How Do Hot Air Balloons Work?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — How Flight Works

Hot air balloons are huge and colorful. They're lots of fun to watch. But how do they fly? And how do people control where the hot air balloon goes? Read this book to find out! Read More →

  • Lexile: 500
  • ATOS: 2.9
  • Dewey: 629.133'22
  • Copyright: 2013

How Do Jets Work?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — How Flight Works

Jets are sleek and powerful. They travel very fast. But how do these heavy planes fly? And how do pilots land them? Read this book to find out! Read More →

  • Lexile: 520
  • ATOS: 2.9
  • Dewey: 629.132
  • Copyright: 2013

How Do Space Vehicles Work?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — How Flight Works

Space vehicles are out of this world! But how do they fly out into space? How do they carry people safely? And what parts do these amazing aircraft have? Find the answers inside this book! Read More →

  • Lexile: 450
  • ATOS: 3.1
  • Dewey: 629.44'1
  • Copyright: 2013

Body Parts: Double-Jointedness, Hitchhiker’s Thumb, and More

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — What Traits Are in Your Genes?

Can you stretch your thumb back to your arm? Is your pinkie straight or slightly bent? What determines the way your joints bend—or don't bend? Read this book to find out about how your genes… Read More →

  • Lexile: 510
  • ATOS: 3.0
  • Dewey: 612
  • Copyright: 2013

Eye Color: Brown, Blue, Green, and Other Hues

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — What Traits Are in Your Genes?

What color are your eyes? Brown is the most common color. But some people have blue, green, gray, hazel, or amber eyes. What determines your eye color? Read this book to find out about how… Read More →

  • Lexile: 530
  • ATOS: 3.2
  • Dewey: 572.8
  • Copyright: 2013
6 titles

Libros Rayo — Conoce los grupos de animales (Lightning Bolt Books ™ — Meet the Animal Groups) — Paperback Set

From the Series Libros Rayo — Conoce los grupos de animales (Lightning Bolt Books ® — Meet the Animal Groups)

These excellent Spanish resources explain the characteristics of the six main classes of the animal kingdom. Pair with the English editions for dual-language needs. Read More →

  • Copyright: 2013
  • Paperback
  • List Price: $56.94
  • Your Price: $56.94
  • 6 titles

¿Sabes algo sobre anfibios? (Do You Know about Amphibians?)

From the Series Libros Rayo — Conoce los grupos de animales (Lightning Bolt Books ® — Meet the Animal Groups)

¿Qué tienen en común una rana toro, una salamandra y un sapo? ¡Son todos anfibios! Conozca las características que comparten todos los anfibios. What do a bullfrog, a salamander, and a toad… Read More →

  • ATOS: 3.3
  • Dewey: 597.8
  • Copyright: 2013

¿Sabes algo sobre aves? (Do You Know about Birds?)

From the Series Libros Rayo — Conoce los grupos de animales (Lightning Bolt Books ® — Meet the Animal Groups)

¿Qué tienen en común un pingüino, una paloma y un pavo real? ¡Son todos pájaros! Conozca las características que comparten todas las aves. What do a penguin, a pigeon, and a peacock have in… Read More →

  • ATOS: 2.7
  • Dewey: 598
  • Copyright: 2013

¿Sabes algo sobre insectos? (Do You Know about Insects?)

From the Series Libros Rayo — Conoce los grupos de animales (Lightning Bolt Books ® — Meet the Animal Groups)

¿Qué tienen en común una abeja, una mariposa y una hormiga? ¡Son todos insectos! Conozca las características que comparten todos los insectos. What do a bee, a butterfly, and an ant have in… Read More →

  • ATOS: 3.1
  • Dewey: 595.7
  • Copyright: 2013

¿Sabes algo sobre mamíferos? (Do You Know about Mammals?)

From the Series Libros Rayo — Conoce los grupos de animales (Lightning Bolt Books ® — Meet the Animal Groups)

¿Qué tienen en común un elefante, un ratón y un delfín? ¡Son todos mamíferos! Conozca las características que comparten todos los mamíferos. What do an elephant, a mouse, and a dolphin have… Read More →

  • ATOS: 3.0
  • Dewey: 599
  • Copyright: 2013

¿Sabes algo sobre peces? (Do You Know about Fish?)

From the Series Libros Rayo — Conoce los grupos de animales (Lightning Bolt Books ® — Meet the Animal Groups)

¿Qué tienen en común un tiburón, un caballito de mar y una raya? ¡Son todos peces! Conozca las características que comparten todos los peces. What do a shark, a seahorse, and a ray have in… Read More →

  • ATOS: 2.7
  • Dewey: 597
  • Copyright: 2013

¿Sabes algo sobre reptiles? (Do You Know about Reptiles?)

From the Series Libros Rayo — Conoce los grupos de animales (Lightning Bolt Books ® — Meet the Animal Groups)

¿Qué tienen en común una tortuga marina, una iguana y una pitón? ¡Son todos reptiles! Conozca las características que comparten todos los reptiles. What do a sea turtle, an iguana, and a… Read More →

  • ATOS: 2.9
  • Dewey: 597.9
  • Copyright: 2013

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 →

  • Lexile: 570
  • ATOS: 3.0
  • Dewey: 599.77'25
  • Copyright: 2012

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 →

  • Lexile: 520
  • ATOS: 3.1
  • Dewey: 595.7'26
  • Copyright: 2012