What's the Difference?: 40+ Pairs of the Seemingly Similar

Strack, Emma

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Annotation: A collection of over forty pairs of animals, body parts, food, clothing, and geographical features breaks down what makes each item different from its companion.

Genre: [Biology]

Reviews: 1

Catalog Number: #159700

Format: Publisher's Hardcover

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Edition Date: 2018 Release Date: 07/10/18

Illustrator: Plantevin, Guillaume,

Pages: 96 pages

ISBN: 1-452-16101-1

ISBN 13: 978-1-452-16101-3

Dewey: 590

LCCN: 2017038421

Dimensions: 29 cm.

Subject Heading:
Animals. Miscellanea. Juvenile literature.
Geography. Miscellanea. Juvenile literature.
Fashion. Miscellanea. Juvenile literature.
Human body. Miscellanea. Juvenile literature.
Cities and towns. Miscellanea. Juvenile literature.
Animals. Miscellanea.
Geography. Miscellanea.
Fashion. Miscellanea.
Human body. Miscellanea.
Cities and towns. Miscellanea.

Language: English

Reviews:

Horn Book (Mon Apr 01 00:00:00 CDT 2019)

Over six thematic sections, this enlightening French import suitable for kids and adults explains the differences between some commonly confused things (crocodile and alligator, bacteria and virus, clementine and mandarin, etc.). The text is peppy ("What's round, orange, and tangy on the inside? Clementines--and mandarins!"), and each contrasted pair is given a double-page spread illustrated with decorous vignettes set against Pantone-like color screens. Ind.

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Horn Book (Mon Apr 01 00:00:00 CDT 2019)

Reading Level: 3.0

Interest Level: 2-5

Guided Reading Level: W

What distinguishes a mandarin orange from a clementine, an iris from a pupil, a tornado from a cyclone, and a bee from a wasp? The difference is in the details! This content-rich illustrated extravaganza distills the distinctions between an impressive collection of pairs—from animals to food to geography and more—offering enlightening trivia, amusing tidbits, and unforgettable facts in a highly browsable format. Young readers can dip in quickly to feed their curiosity, or delve into the details and stay awhile. With a bold, graphic art style and an accessible, smart text, this miscellany collection will enrich probing minds (or is it "brains"?!).

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