Most Popular Books by Buffy Silverman

Presents information on how to tell the difference between cheetahs and leopards, even though they are similar in many ways.

Fire trucks have loud sirens and flashing lights. They race to fires to keep people and property safe. But what are some different kinds of fire trucks? And what special equipment do they use to fight fires? This exciting look at fire trucks reveals how they work, the special equipment they need, and how they help firefighters battle blazes to keep people and property safe. From the engine to the hoses and ladders, this book contains all the details that kids want to know about fire trucks!

Presents information on how to tell the difference between ostriches and emus, even though they are similar in many ways.

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! ¿Qué tienen en común un tiburón, un caballito de mar y una raya? ¡Son todos peces! Conozca las características que comparten todos los peces. What do a shark, a seahorse, and a ray have in common? They''re all fish! Learn about the characteristics that all fish share.

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, 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 BooksTM collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt BooksTM bring nonfiction to life!

"How can you tell apart a Brachiosaurus from an Apatosaurus? Did one have a longer tail? What did each dinosaur''s feet look like? Find out these answers and more to become an expert on the differences between these supersized creatures."--

¿Qué tienen en común una rana toro, una salamandra y un sapo? ¡Son todos anfibios! Conozca las características que comparten todos los anfibios. What do a bullfrog, a salamander, and a toad have in common? They''re all amphibians! Learn about the characteristics that all amphibians share.

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

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! 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 looked similar, but they were very different. Read this book to become an expert at telling these look-alikes apart!

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 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 BooksTM collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt BooksTM bring nonfiction topics to life!

"Prime material for budding gearheads and mechanics."—School Library Journal Monster trucks are huge and strong. How do their tires help them bounce? And how do people drive these giant vehicles? Find out how monster trucks work, the special equipment they need, and how they crush puny cars under their enormous tires. From the engine to the cabin to the oversize rims, this book delivers details that will captivate monster truck fans. Learn about how different vehicles work in the How Vehicles Work series—part of the Lightning Bolt BooksTM collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt BooksTM bring nonfiction topics to life!

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! 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!

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Snowmen droop / Cardinals swoop, Rabbits bounce / Foxes pounce In the early days of spring when the snow begins to melt, plants and animals stir to life. High-impact photos and simple, rhyming text make for an engaging read-aloud while back matter offers more detail about each of the creatures featured in this celebration of spring''s arrival. "Clever, thoughtful, and engaging."—starred, Kirkus Reviews

Will we one day be able to regrow limbs? 3-D print custom dentures? Wear a contact lens to monitor our health? It sounds like science fiction, but advances like these are driving real medical research. Dive into the fascinating, fast-changing world of medical breakthroughs.

Big rigs have powerful engines and lots of wheels. Discover how they work, what they''re used for, and more fun facts!

Trains are long and loud. They rumble down railroad tracks. But what are the different types of trains? And how do these giant vehicles haul so much weight? Read this book to find out! Learn about how different vehicles work in the How Vehicles Work series—part of the Lightning Bolt BooksTM collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt BooksTM bring nonfiction topics to life!

Tiger sharks are some of the world''s largest, fiercest sharks. But do you know what they eat, how they find their prey, and why their teeth are so deadly? Learn all about this fearsome predator through exciting photos, fun text, and fascinating facts.

Formula One race cars are fast and sleek. They zoom around the racetrack. But how do these cars go so fast? And how do drivers stay safe? This title offers an exciting look at Formula One race cars, including how they work, the special equipment they need, and how they take the corners at blinding speeds. Explaining everything from the tires to the steering wheel and the roaring engine, this book will thrill Formula One fans!

Presents an introduction to energy, its different types, how its use has contributed to climate change, and the best ways to practice energy conservation, with instructions for activities that can be done to demonstrate these principles.