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K-3Heinemann Read and Learn: Animal Rivals series.
Thomas compares the title animals' defensive behaviors and attributes in an imaginary fight. Elephants are bigger and have tough ivory tusks; rhinoceroses are faster and more energetic. Points are assigned for size, strength, speed, brains, fighting skills, and more. A final assessment is made after tallying the scores. In a match-up against Jerry Pallotta's long-running Who Would Win? series, Thomas's less effective series comes in second. Reading list. Glos., ind.