Pipsqueaks, Slowpokes, and Stinkers: Celebrating Animal Underdogs (Stewart Melissa)(Paperback)

Underdogs, unite Celebrated nonfiction author Melissa Stewart offers young readers a funny, informative look at some animal "underdogs" that have amazing means of survival.Pee-ew Should the stinky, skunk-like zorilla take a bath? And should the slowpoke Gal pagos 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 Written with a lively, playful voice, Pipsqueaks, Slowpokes, and Stinkers 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.Along with her engaging animal facts, noted science writer Melissa Stewart (author of the award-winning A Place for... nonfiction
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