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What do a bee, a butterfly, and an ant have in common? They're all insects! Learn about the characteristics that all insects share.

What do a bullfrog, a salamander, and a toad have in common? They're all amphibians! Learn about the characteristics that all amphibians share.

What do a bee, a butterfly, and an ant have in common? They're all insects! But do you know what makes an insect an insect? Listen to this audiobook to find out! Learn all about reptiles, fish, mammals, and other animal groups in the Meet the Animal Groups series - part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection. With high energy, Lightning Bolt Books™ bring nonfiction topics to life!

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?

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? Listen to this book to find out about how your genes affect your physical features.

Have objects from space ever hit Earth? Yes! Every day, small meteoroids crash into the atmosphere. Some burn up, but some hit the ground. Space junk also falls to Earth. Comets and asteroids struck Earth long ago. In this book, you'll learn how scientists watch out for large collisions and what they might do if Earth is in danger. As part of the Searchlight Books™ collection, this series explores outer space and sheds light on the question: what's amazing about space?

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

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? Listen to this book to find out about how your genes affect your physical features.

Have you ever dreamed of walking on Mars? Or maybe even living there? Ever since Mars was discovered, people have wondered if there could be life on this mysterious red planet. For years, astronomers at NASA and other space agencies have been exploring Mars. They've sent rovers to study the planet and search for water and signs of life. One day, NASA plans to send astronauts there, too. But first, they need to learn many things about Mars and how people might travel that deep into space.

The rain forest biome is filled with many kinds of plants and animals. More rain falls here than anywhere else on Earth. How do animals protect themselves from danger in the rain forest? And how do plants get enough light to grow under the thick canopy? Listen to find out!

There are lakes in each biome on the planet. They are filled with many different kinds of plants and animals. But how do these lakes form? And how can people keep lakes clean and safe? Listen to this book to find out!

Winter lasts a long time in the evergreen forest biome. The trees here stay green all year. But how do tree needles help a tree survive the winter? And how do animals live in the snow and cold? Listen to this audiobook to find out!

The desert biome can be found all around the world. Land in this biome is dry and often hot. How do animals in deserts find water? And what kinds of plants thrive in deserts? Read this book to find out!

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!

Bats are blind. An old dog can’t learn new tricks. The early bird catches the worm. You may have heard some of these common sayings or beliefs before. But are they really true? Can they be proven using science? Let's investigate 17 statements about animals and find out which ones are right, which ones are wrong, and which ones still stump scientists! Find out whether a cat always lands on its feet after a fall! Discover whether camels store water in their humps! See if you can tell the difference between fact and fiction with Is That a Fact?

From Buffy Silverman, author of On a Gold-Blooming Day and On a Snow-Melting Day, comes the third installment of a seasonal celebration. With winter's arrival, plants and animals hunker down for the cold season. Rhyming text sparkles in this wonderful story that encourages kids to closely observe the natural world.

Do you know what a baby koala, or a joey, looks like? Learn about how a joey spends its first year—from staying exclusively inside its mother's pouch, to venturing out into the world, and finally to moving into its own tree.

Jake loves swans! He likes to learn about them and how they are different from other birds. With his mother, he takes a canoe ride so that he can see some swans up close! But what happens when he gets too close to their nest?

Did you know that a woolly bear is a type of caterpillar? People have sometimes used these caterpillars to predict the weather by looking at their stripes! Learn about these interesting creatures and what their life is like before they make cocoons and morph into their final form—the yellow tiger moth!

If you take a hike on a warm summer day, you'll see bees collecting nectar, foxes feasting on fruits and berries, and more! Learn about what animals do in the summer to get ready for the long winter ahead.