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Battle of the Butts: The Science Behind Animal Behinds Kindle Edition

by Jocelyn Rish (Author), David Creighton-Pester (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 80 ratings
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Did you know manatees swim using farts? Or that herrings communicate by passing gas?

Butts are used for breathing, eating, swimming, talking, and even killing in the animal kingdom. Focusing on ten different animals and their derrières, and offering fun facts about their origin, habitat, and "posterior power," this hilarious book captures the wonder of our ecosystem. Which animal has the coolest butt power? That's up to you to decide! 

An MASL Dogwood Reader's Award Title
Towner Award Winner
2024 Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List Selection
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  1. Reading age
    5 - 8 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    48 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Publisher
    Running Press Kids
  6. Publication date
    November 2, 2021
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  11. ISBN-13
    978-0762497775
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PreS-Gr 2-Butts, hineys, and bottoms are battling it out. Readers are expected to rate 10 talented tushies from varying species in the animal and sea life world. The Pudgy Pooter manatee uses its farts to help with swimming. When it wants to go to the surface, it holds its gas in, and when it wants to go back down, it lets gas out. Herrings, or the Toot Talkers of the underwater kingdom, communicate with one another through farts. Wombats, known in this competition as Tough Tushies, mark territory with their poop, which is uniquely shaped as cubes. Spreads of each of the 10 talented derrieres present the animals in their natural habitats. Detailed information about the creature is shared in a fun and relatable way that will appeal to kids. The habitats are depicted in beautifully colored illustrations of the ocean, desert, or underground. Readers can use a scale to decide the rating of an animal's bottom-from terrific tushie to boring backside. More difficult scientific terminology is bold in the text and defined in the glossary. VERDICT Recommended for general purchase for public and elementary school libraries; a perfect nonfiction choice for reluctant readers.-Kristen Todd-Wurm, Middle Country P.L., NYα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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"The book is a gas. Ripping good fun!"
 ―Kirkus Reviews

"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

"Silly cartoon illustrations and a punny text convey a butt load of information about unusual behaviors (herring 'communicate through farts') and anatomies (a Sonoran coralsnake's butt looks like its head, which tricks predators). A 'Butt Bonus' feature with each entry adds related material."―The Horn Book Guide

"This hilarious book by Jocelyn Rish is full of awesome facts that kids are sure to retain, accompanied by artist David Creighton-Pester’s colorful and expressive illustrations."―Red Tricycle

"Recommended for general purchase for public and elementary school libraries; a perfect nonfiction choice for reluctant readers."―School Library Journal

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08RYRK683
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Running Press Kids (November 2, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 2, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 41038 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Not enabled
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 80 ratings

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4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9 out of 5
80 global ratings
Will knock the wind out of your kids!
5 Stars
Will knock the wind out of your kids!
Your children will be entertained and educated about ten animals who use their bums creatively to better their lives. They will giggle while they learn!This picture book is for smart kids, curious kids, science kids, animal-loving kids, giggly kids, and farty, tooty kids! This book is for anyone who has ever gotten tickled from hearing a fart.The Weenteam (@dedradavis picture book reviews on Instagram ) doesn't toot, but they loved BATTLE OF THE BUTTS and gave it right paws up!🐾🐾🐾🐾
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normal person
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny and educational
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2023
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My daughter loves this book so much it has become my standard birthday present to kids! You learn all about different creatures butt-related abilities in a hilarious way.
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Nicole Garnett
5.0 out of 5 stars So fun and educational!
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2023
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My 5 yo enjoyed so much about this book. I did summarize at first, as it does get long, but the more times we've read it, the more times I've read a little bit more each time.
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Sarah Murphy
5.0 out of 5 stars The FUNNIEST book my kids and I have read
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2024
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We found this book at our library and immediately had to buy it here. We were dying laughing page after page. I mean, when are butts and farts not funny--- do you ever out grow that? Aside from the hysterics, we actually learned a lot too. It was so interesting learning how some creatures use their backside to fend off predators, swim and eat.
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Gab
5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious and Educational
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2023
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My nephews absolutely LOVED reading this book with me and learning all the funky facts it had to offer. Everyone was laughing endlessly and constantly saying "Really!? Read that again!" It was fun for the whole family and I'm sure will remain a favorite for a long time.
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Charlotte H. Offsay
5.0 out of 5 stars fascinating and fact-packed
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2021
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Did you know that manatees fart to help them move up and down through the water? Or that Wombats use their rear to destroy their enemies and are as fast as an Olympic sprinter? Decide for yourself who is the "ultimate King of Keisters" after giggling yourself through this absolutely fascinating and fact-packed brand new non-fiction picture book. It features ten different animals, highlights their "posterior power" along with information on where they live and their environments.
I highly recommend this one!
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Ellen L
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and FUN, FUN, FUN!
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2021
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This is not your grandmother's non-fiction book. Kids will absolutely love reading about all the amazing animal butts and what they do. Did you ever think an animal would breathe through its butt? Or use its butt as a shield? Shoot chemicals out of their butts? And when you see a manatee swimming in a river...well, you'll just have to read this amazing but true (and often hilarious) book to find out about that manatee. I highly recommend this well-researched, well-written, and funny book!
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Diana Delosh
5.0 out of 5 stars Real Animals/Amazing Butts
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2022
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Bought this for my animal and science loving grandson. He LOVED it! The book has a funny passage for each animal and if he wants to do a deep dive and learn even more a Science fact passage per animal. Well written and totally hysterical.
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April Woodman
5.0 out of 5 stars Which Butt will you vote for?
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2022
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This informational text written in a narrative form will have children laughing as they decide which butt adaptation wins!
This book is well written, it is funny, and the narrative style really helps the reader understand the science BEHIND 😂 theses adaptations!
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Omar
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun book for kids
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 13, 2022
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parents and kids both get a giggle out of reading this book. ideal age group 5+
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