Battle of the Butts

The Science Behind Animal Behinds

Battle of the Butts
David Creighton-Pester, Jocelyn Rish
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NZ$ 29.99
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NZ$ 23.99
Hardback
h241 x 279mm - 48pg
25 Nov 2021 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9780762497775
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Butts are funny, but they' re also useful! Humans use their butts for two primary functions--sitting and pooping. It' s the same for most other animals. However, some species have adapted to use their backsides in several surprising ways. Did you know manatees swim using farts? Or that herrings communicate by passing gas? There are animals that use their butts to protect themselves; others build things with their butts; and some breathe through their butts! Focusing on ten different animals and their derrieres, and offering fun facts about their origin, habitat, and "posterior power," this hilarious book captures the wonder of our ecosystem. Structured as a "battle" in which each animal is a "challenger" to see who has the most formidable rear, Battle of the Butts allows young readers to rank their favorite butts.
"If ever a science book begged to be read aloud, this is it, and the competitive approach to its crowd-pleasing topic will engender plenty of discussion and debate. "--Booklist "The book is a gas. Ripping good fun!" --Kirkus Reviews
Jocelyn Rish is a writer and filmmaker who never imagined her cheeky sense of humor would lead to a book about animal butts. When she' s not researching fanny facts, she tutors kids to help them discover the magic of reading. Jocelyn has won numerous awards for her short stories, screenplays, short films, and novels and lives in South Carolina with her booty-ful dogs. David Creighton-Pester is an illustrator and designer from Hamilton, New Zealand. Inspired as a child by picture books, animation, and all things arty, he spent endless hours drawing crazy characters and coming up with silly stories. And still does now! David is also the owner of Scorch Design, a graphic design company he started in 2009. You can see more of his illustration work at www. davidcp. com.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9780762497775
Published: 25 Nov 2021
Published In: United States
Imprint: Running Press Kids
Publisher: Running Press US
Format: Hardback
Height: 241mm
Width: 279mm
Pages: 48

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