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

In this series, accessible text, vivid photos, and a colorful design illustrate how we inherit genetic traits, while familiar examples make abstract concepts easy to grasp. Back-matter special features, including glossaries and further reading pages, bolster these informative texts.

Cover: Facial Features: Freckles, Earlobes, Noses, and More
Cover: Hair Traits: Color, Texture, and More
Cover: Vision: Nearsightedness, Farsightedness, and More
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Body Parts: Double-Jointedness, Hitchhiker’s Thumb, and More
Eye Color: Brown, Blue, Green, and Other Hues
Facial Features: Freckles, Earlobes, Noses, and More
Hair Traits: Color, Texture, and More
Unusual Traits: Tongue Rolling, Special Taste Sensors, and More
Vision: Nearsightedness, Farsightedness, and More
  • Available in limited formats
  • Soon! Fall 2025
  • New! Spring 2025
  • New! Fall 2024