{"product_id":"pipsqueaks-slowpokes-and-stinkers-celebrating-animal-underdogs-hardcover","title":"Pipsqueaks, Slowpokes, and Stinkers: Celebrating Animal Underdogs - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMelissa Stewart\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSteph Laberis\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnderdogs, unite! Celebrated nonfiction author Melissa Stewart offers young readers a funny, informative look at some animal \"underdogs\" that have amazing means of survival.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePee-ew! Should the stinky, skunklike zorilla take a bath? And should the slowpoke Galápagos 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! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten with a lively, playful voice, this book introduces 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlong with her engaging animal facts, Stewart weaves in a gentle message of understanding and celebrating differences. Stephanie Laberis's bright, humorous, and scientifically accurate illustrations add to the fun.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMelissa Stewart has written more than 180 science books for children. Her books have won numerous honors, including CCBC Choices, Bank Street Best Children's Books, NSTA Recommends, Green Earth Book, and Parents' Choice Recommended awards. She offers live and virtual school visits as well as programs for educators. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStephanie Laberis is a character designer and illustrator who specializes in creating art for animation and children's publications. She has illustrated many children's picture books. She lives and works in the San Francisco Bay area.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 9.4 x 10.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 04, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden Kite (2019)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pipsqueaks, Slowpokes, and Stinkers: Celebrating Animal Underdogs\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.4\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51771575664928,"sku":"9781561459360","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/1a95e6a3e3c3f66aaff3e6d8f14e8f2b.webp?v=1780388774","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/pipsqueaks-slowpokes-and-stinkers-celebrating-animal-underdogs-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}