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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 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 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 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 →
Big Rigs on the Move
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Vroom-Vroom
It hauls heavy cargo. It travels long distances. This big rig is on the move! What kind of cargo do big rigs carry? And how do big rig drivers talk to one another? Read this book to find out! Read More →
Black Everywhere
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Colors Everywhere
Look around you. Do you see a black spider? A shiny black car? A night sky? A black chocolate cookie? The color black is found in nature, at home, in the community, and in many other places.… Read More →
Blue Everywhere
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Colors Everywhere
Look around you. Do you see a clear sky? Ripe blueberries? Blue birds or flowers? Your favorite jeans? The color blue is found in nature, in foods, in clothing, and many other places. Read… 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 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 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 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 →
Earthmovers on the Move
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Vroom-Vroom
It digs up dirt. It packs earth down hard. This earthmover is on the move! How do earthmovers work? And what kinds of jobs do earthmovers do? Read this book to find out! Learn all about… Read More →
Formula One Race Cars on the Move
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Vroom-Vroom
Its engine roars. Its tires squeal. This Formula One race car is on the move! What are Formula One race cars? And who builds these amazing autos? Read this book to find out! Learn all about… Read More →
From Assembly Lines to Home Offices: How Work Has Changed
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Comparing Past and Present
Many people use computers to work from home and other places. And special equipment makes work safer than in the past. But long ago, computers didn’t exist. Safety equipment hadn’t been… Read More →
From Chalkboards to Computers: How Schools Have Changed
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Comparing Past and Present
Many kids take backpacks to school. Many teachers write on dry-erase boards or use computers. But long ago, these tools didn’t exist. Students carried their books with book straps. Teachers… Read More →
From Marbles to Video Games: How Toys Have Changed
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Comparing Past and Present
Many kids play video games or ride on skateboards. But long ago, these fun activities didn’t exist. Kids rode around on roller skates. They played games with jacks and marbles. What other… Read More →
From Typewriters to Text Messages: How Communication Has Changed
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Comparing Past and Present
Many people use cell phones and e-mail to communicate with others. But long ago, these tools didn’t exist. All phone calls traveled through wires. And people used machines called typewriters… Read More →
From Washboards to Washing Machines: How Homes Have Changed
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Comparing Past and Present
Many people store food in refrigerators and clean clothes in washing machines. But long ago, these tools didn’t exist. Big blocks of ice kept food cold. And people scrubbed clothes on long,… Read More →
From the Model T to Hybrid Cars: How Transportation Has Changed
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Comparing Past and Present
Many people travel long distances by airplane. Some drive hybrid cars powered by gasoline and electricity. But long ago, most people took long trips by boat or train. They drove gas-powered… Read More →
It's Cloudy Today
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — What's the Weather Like?
Clouds drift and float. They move above Earth. Sometimes they are white and puffy. Sometimes they are dark and cover the sky. What happens when the weather is cloudy? Read this book to find… Read More →
It's Rainy Today
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — What's the Weather Like?
Plip! Plop! Sometimes rain drips softly from the clouds. Sometimes rain comes down hard in a thunderstorm. What happens when the weather is rainy? Read this book to find out! Learn all about… Read More →
It's Snowy Today
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — What's the Weather Like?
Snow swoops and swirls. It drifts from the sky and blankets the ground. People bundle up by roaring fires. Animals snuggle together to stay warm. What else happens when the weather is snowy?… Read More →