Can You Tell an Ostrich from an Emu?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Animal Look-Alikes

  • Interest Level: Grade 1 - Grade 3
  • Reading Level: Grade 2

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 they are different. Read this book to become an expert at telling these look-alikes apart.

Learn the fascinating differences between similar animals in the Animal Look-Alikes series—part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books™ bring nonfiction topics to life!

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978-0-7613-8804-3
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Interest Level Grade 1 - Grade 3
Reading Level Grade 2
Genre Science
Category Animals
Copyright 2012
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Brand Lightning Bolt Books ®
Imprint Lerner Publications ™
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Publication Date 2012-01-01
Reading Counts! Level 3.3
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS JNF003030, JNF051150
Dewey 598.5'24
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Dimensions 7.5 x 10.25
Lexile 470
Guided Reading Level M
ATOS Reading Level 3.0
Accelerated Reader® Quiz 147532
Accelerated Reader® Points 0.5
Features Bibliography/further reading, Glossary, Index, Photo captions, Reviewed, Table of contents, and Teaching Guides

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Lightning Bolt Books ® — Animal Look-Alikes

These Lightning Bolt Books™ explain the difference between various animals that share some similarities, such as dolphins and porpoises. With vivid photos and a lively design, titles include curricular topic coverage of animal traits. Backmatter features a “Who Am… View available downloads →

Reviews

The Horn Book Guide

“Varied close-up and annotated photographs point out the many differences between the two largest species of birds on earth, in various categories such as habitat, physiology, and reproductive habits. Although the layout is colorful, it’s a little busy, but nature fans won’t mind.” —The Horn Book Guide

Library Media Connection

“Each book in this exciting new series takes two similar animals and does an exceptional job of comparing and contrasting their features and lives…. This series is a wonderful way to capture the attention of the young scientist.” —Library Media Connection

School Library Journal

“All three titles are filled with sharp, colorful photographs with engaging close-ups of special characteristics.” —School Library Journal

Booklist

“Kids are always going to capture bugs in jars and chase lizards into the weeds, not because they’re cruel but because they’re curious. The Animal Look-Alikes series funnels this curiosity into teachable moments by providing young ones with the tools to look at these animals with a scientific eye.” —Booklist