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Books with author Janet Piehl

  • Formula One Race Cars on the Move

    Janet Piehl

    eBook (Lerner Publications TM, Aug. 1, 2013)
    Its engine roars. Its tires squeal. This Formula One race car is on the move! What are Formula One race cars? And who builds these amazing autos? Read this book to find out! Learn all about mighty machines in the Vroom-Vroom 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!
  • Let's Look at Sloths

    Janet Piehl

    Library Binding (Lerner Publications ™, Aug. 1, 2010)
    What animal has shaggy fur and long claws and sleeps in a tree? Sloths! But do you know how sloths find food? Or why their fun can look green? Read this book to find out! Learn all about different animals in the Animal Close-Ups 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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  • Humvees

    Janet Piehl

    Paperback (First Avenue Editions TM, Aug. 1, 2005)
    What is a humvee? What are they used for? The U.S. military uses humvees to help protect our country. Covering everything from the powerful engines to oversized tires, this book takes a look at what makes these huge trucks work.
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  • Formula One Race Cars

    Janet Piehl

    Paperback (First Avenue Editions, April 1, 2004)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Introduces the specialized racing cars known as Formula One, describing various parts and how they help the cars move quickly.
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  • The Great Lakes

    Janet Piehl

    Paperback (LernerClassroom, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Do you know where to find the world’s largest freshwater lake? Or which lake has more than thirty thousand islands? Get ready to explore the Great Lakes! People rely on the lakes for food, fun, and transportation. Just how were the Great Lakes formed? And what problems do the lakes face? Read this book to find out!
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  • The Capitol Building

    Janet Piehl

    Paperback (LernerClassroom, Aug. 1, 2009)
    The Capitol Building is a busy place in Washington, D.C.! Government leaders meet there to make our country’s laws. Just what does the Capitol Building look like inside? And what is the story behind how the Capitol was built? Read this book to find out! Learn about many remarkable sites in the Famous Places 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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  • The Great Lakes

    Janet Piehl

    eBook (Lerner Publications TM, Aug. 1, 2013)
    Do you know where to find the world’s largest freshwater lake? Or which lake has more than thirty thousand islands? Get ready to explore the Great Lakes! People rely on the lakes for food, fun, and transportation. Just how were the Great Lakes formed? And what problems do the lakes face? Read this book to find out!
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  • Let's Look at Sloths

    Janet Piehl

    Paperback (LernerClassroom, Aug. 1, 2010)
    What animal has shaggy fur and long claws and sleeps in a tree? Sloths! But do you know how sloths find food? Or why their fun can look green? Read this book to find out! Learn all about different animals in the Animal Close-Ups 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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  • Chattering Chipmunks

    Janet Piehl

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, Jan. 1, 2005)
    Examines chipmunks, including their appearance, eating habits, predators, and habitats.
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  • Let's Look at Pigeons

    Janet Piehl

    Paperback (LernerClassroom, Aug. 1, 2009)
    What animal has feathers, a round body, and a head that bobs when it walks? Pigeons! But do you know how fast pigeons fly? Or where pigeons build their nests? Read this book to find out! Learn all about different animals in the Animal Close-Ups 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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  • Formula One Race Cars

    Janet Piehl

    Library Binding (Lerner Publications TM, Jan. 1, 2004)
    Have you ever heard of a car that has wings? A Formula One race car has two! But instead of helping them fly, they keep the car on the ground. You can see Formula One cars racing in a Grand Prix race―they drive more than 200 miles per hour!
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  • Yellowstone National Park

    Janet Piehl

    Paperback (LernerClassroom, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Did you know that Yellowstone National Park has more geysers and hot springs than anywhere else on Earth? The geyser called Old Faithful shoots boiling water 130 feet (40 meters) into the air! But what causes geysers to erupt? And what other wonders can be found in this beautiful national park? Read this book to find out!
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