Animals
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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 →
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 →
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 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 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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Capybaras: Nature's Biggest Rodent
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Nature's Most Massive Animals
Have you ever seen a capybara before? They're the world's largest rodent! When they’re not swimming in rivers, they’re looking for food like grass and bark. Learn more about these furry… Read More →
Carnívoros gigantes (Giant Meat-Eating Dinosaurs)
From the Series Conoce a los dinosaurios (Meet the Dinosaurs)
“Dino” Don Lessem brings readers face-to-face with various dinosaur species, detailing their habitats, way of life and how they became extinct. An acclaimed dinosaur expert, Don Lessem has… Read More →
Catfish, Cod, Salmon, and Scrod: What Is a Fish?
From the Series Animal Groups Are CATegorical ™
What is a fish? Stingrays, goldfish, sharks, and many other creatures are all fish! Read More →
Cats, Cats, Cats!
From the Series Internet Animal Stars
Everyone knows that cats reign supreme on the internet! This guide educates readers about the life cycle and habits of domestic cats with social-media-inspired graphics and pictures of… Read More →
Caution: Turtles and Frogs Ahead!
From the Series Wildlife Rescue
Reptiles and amphibians need special help crossing roads. This book focuses on different approaches, from tiny turtle tunnels under railroad tracks in Japan, to salamander tunnels and… Read More →
Cheetahs
From the Series Animal Lives
Do you know where the word 'cheetah' comes from? That they can reach a top speed of 60 miles per hour when running? Or that the Ancient Egyptians used to keep cheetahs as pets? Read More →
Chernobyl's Wild Kingdom: Life in the Dead Zone
After the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear explosion in Ukraine, scientists believed radiation had created a vast and barren wasteland in which life could never resurface. But the Dead Zone, as the… Read More →
Chickens
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Farm Animals
Take a visit to the farm and learn about the features and roles of a chicken. Read More →
Chickens and Chicks
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Animal Families
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Chihuahuas
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Who's a Good Dog?
Chihuahuas are tiny, feisty, and fearless. Do you know what special jobs some Chihuahuas can be trained to do? Or why you might need to buy your Chihuahua a doggy sweater? Learn more about… Read More →