"In this quircky competition, these two creature contenders battle it out in 22 exciting categories, from best smile to biggest pooper to most famous." -- back cover.
This reference book takes a closer look at the things that surround kids every day and how they work--from cars to vacuum cleaners, animal bodies to humans.
Combines facts with photographs of volcanoes and earthquake-affected regions to introduce readers to such topics as underwater volcanoes and plate tectonics while offering insight into the world-changing power of natural disasters.
A collection of facts about animal companions includes such entries that reveal a cat's top running speed, the numerous facial expressions made by dogs, and a bird's surprising feather weight.
Explores the physical and behavioral characteristics of sharks and examines how they hunt and catch their prey. Includes full-color photographs and further reading sources.