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64 pp.
| National
| October, 2018
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TradeISBN 978-1-4263-3176-3$17.99
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LibraryISBN 978-1-4263-3177-0$27.90
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K-3
This funny face-off pits piglets against pugs, and they compete in categories as far-flung and silly as "biggest celebrity" representatives, "curliest tail," and "most talented." Information is presented in interesting (if somewhat crowded) text and National Geographic's signature eye-catching photographs. A framing comic has the two competitors in a boxing ring with fast-talking announcers and rowdy animal spectators. Reading list, websites. Ind.
64 pp.
| National
| November, 2017
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TradeISBN 978-1-4263-2869-5$12.99
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LibraryISBN 978-1-4263-2870-1$22.90
(3)
K-3
Penguins' attributes are pitted against puffins' in over twenty categories ("highest flier," "best swimmer," "cutest baby," etc.), each allotted one double-page spread; the reader is invited to decide which bird wins. The match-up conceit, punny text, and cartoony illustrations are occasionally hokey but overall present information in an engaging way. Large photos show the birds in action. Reading list, websites. Ind.
160 pp.
| National
| April, 2014
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LibraryISBN 978-1-4263-1503-9$23.90
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PaperISBN 978-1-4263-1502-2$14.99
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4-6
"With technological advances at an all-time high," this book suggests places to go and outdoor activities, and it offers facts about animals and land in a variety of settings (beach, forest, cities, parks, backyards, etc.). The information is lively, but the layout is overwhelming and random. Educators will find the information and activities useful. Appendices include "Top U.S. State Parks" list. Websites. Glos., ind.