In this unique facts book, animals compete in sporting events such as high jump, swimming and weight lifting. Readers are encouraged to guess which animal will win before turning the page, while walrus and cockatoo "announcers" provide funny commentary and interesting statistics about the athletes' amazing abilities. This is a winning format for kids who want to know which animals can be faster, stronger and more powerful, and how humans compare. AGES: 4-8 AUTHOR: Etta Kaner is an elementary school teacher and writer for both children and educators. Her children's books have won numerous awards, including the Silver Birch Award, the Scientific American Young Readers Book Award and the Science in Society Book Award. ILLUSTRATOR: Cartoonist and illustrator David Anderson has written and illustrated two children's books of his own.
- ISBN13 9781554539048
- Publish Date 1 September 2013
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country CA
- Imprint Kids Can Press
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 32
- Language English