Battle of the Butts

The Science Behind Animal Behinds
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Battle of the Butts by Jocelyn Rish is a humorous and educational children's book that explores the quirky and amusing world of animal posteriors. It dives into the fascinating roles that butts play in the natural world, like aiding in communication, defence, and more. With engaging illustrations, it delights in the peculiar attributes and surprising facts about various creatures' rear ends.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a curious young reader fascinated by the quirks of the animal kingdom. It delves into the peculiar and humorous aspects of different creatures, making it a fun and educational journey perfect for children with a love for learning about wildlife.

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Battle of the Butts

Butts are used for breathing, eating, swimming, talking, and even killing in the animal kingdom. Discover the interesting ways different animals use their butts for survival in this hilarious non-fiction book.

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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 favourite butts.

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Battle of the Butts is highly praised for its engaging and humorous approach to science, making it an ideal choice for young readers, especially those who are reluctant. The book's silly illustrations and pun-filled text provide a fun way to learn about unique animal behaviours and anatomies. Its format invites read-aloud sessions and sparks lively discussions among children.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780762497775

Publisher: Running Press,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 November 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Running Press Kids

Illustration: 40 Illustrations, color

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by David Creighton-Pester

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 246.0mm

Height: 284.0mm

Weight: 540g

Pages: 48

About the Author

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.

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