Pipsqueaks, Slowpokes, and Stinkers: Celebrating Animal Underdogs - Melissa Stewart

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\nUnderdogs, unite Celebrated science author Melissa Stewart offers young readers an informative and funny look at the underdogs of the animal kingdom.Pee-eeew Should the stinky, skunk-like zorilla take a bath? And should the slowpoke Gal pagos tortoise get a move on? Everyone knows the cool animals like elephants and cheetahs, but you should meet these lesser-known creatures with some creative means of survival Written with a lively, playful voice, Pipsqueaks, Slowpokes, and Stinkersintroduces young readers to a variety of animal underdogs and explains how characteristics that might seem like weaknesses are critical for finding food and staying safe in an eat-or-be-eaten world.Noted science writer Melissa Stewart (author of the award-winning A Place for... nonfiction series, three of which have been selected for the highly respected El Education curriculum) weaves in a gentle message of understanding and celebrating differences. Stephanie Laberis's bright, humorous, and scientifically accurate illustrations add to the fun.Also available from Melissa Stewart: \nBeneath the Sun \nA Place for Bats \nA Place for Birds \nA Place for Butterflies \nA Place for Fish \nA Place for Frogs \nA Place for Turtles \nUnder the Snow \nWhen Rain FallsAwards: Eureka Gold Nonfiction Children's Book Award ―California Reading Association \nGolden Kite (Nonfiction Honor Book) ―Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators \nMassachusetts Book Awards (Honor Book) ―Massachusetts Center for the Book \nVirginia Readers' Choice (Master List) ―Virginia State Reading Association \nDelaware Diamonds Awards (Nominee, K-2) ―Diamond State Reading Association \nKeystone to Reading Elementary Book Award (Preschool Nominee) ―Keystone State Reading Association \nSouth Carolina Picture Book Award (Nominee) ―South Carolina Association of School Librarians \nUnderdogs, unite Celebrated nonfiction author Melissa Stewart offers young readers a funny, informative look at some animal underdogs that have amazing means of survival.Pee-ew Should the stinky, skunk-like zorilla take a bath? And should the slowpoke Gal pagos tortoise get a move on? Everyone knows cool animals like elephants and cheetahs, but you should meet these lesser-known creatures that have amazing, creative means of survival Written with a lively, playful voice, Pipsqueaks, Slowpokes, and Stinkers introduces young readers to a variety of animal underd

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Peachtree Publishing Company

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9781682632024

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