Who Would Win? Whale vs. Giant Squid is a must read for any age! This is a fascinating informational text that lets students make a prediction and have a conversation and even a discussion to help support their opinions before the cover is even flipped open! We live where we see whales all the time, so they are a favorite among my students, but is a Giant Squid able to take down our beloved whales? This book is a page turner! Every page the kids get more excited as they learn the powers of each animal. This book can lead to so many lessons and can be used in an animal research report and project. Did you also know that there is now a game Who Would Win? This can be an extension to the lesson! Go read this for yourself and you will see why your students will love this informational series. It is such a fun way to learn more about animals.

The WHO WOULD WIN? series by Jerry Pallotta compares and contrasts two creatures.

At just 32 pages, each book in this nonfiction informational book series is designed to immerse children in two fascinating animals. Four new titles include Tarantula vs. Scorpion, Hammerhead vs. Bull Shark, Komodo Dragon vs. King Cobra, and Whale vs. Giant Squid.

Each book envisions what would happen if two creatures met. Comparisons are made of anatomy, behavior, and other characteristics. On the last page, readers are encouraged to complete a checklist and decide who wins.

Filled with fascinating facts along with photos, charts, and other illustrations, these short books will appeal to young readers.

Librarians will find these books popular with teachers building compare and contrast informational reading assignments. The nonfiction works would also be popular for free reading activities.

To learn more about the author, go to http://www.jerrypallotta.com/.

Published by Scholastic published in paperback June 28, 2016. ARC courtesy of Scholastic. ( )