Fall 2024

Jackrabbit vs. Sidewinder

From the Set Animal Battles (Fall 24)

Sidewinders use their venomous bite to take down prey. Jackrabbits are known for their speed and strong hearing. When these animals meet, who will take the win? Engaging text and crisp photos will hook readers as they explore the body parts and behaviors that each animal uses to win fights. Special features map each animal's range, highlight their habitat, and show off secret fighting weapons. The book ends with an exciting narrative scene that crowns the winner!

Format List Price Your Price Qty
$26.95 $19.95
Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 7
Reading Level Grade 3
Dewey Number 599.32
Lexile 570L
ATOS Reading Level 3.7
Guided Reading Level
Language English
Publisher Bellwether Media
Format Reinforced book
ISBN 9798893040319
Copyright 2025
Number of Pages 24
Dimensions 6.5 x 9
Graphics Full-color photographs

SLJ Review of Animal Battles

The titles in this series have animals facing off in a mostly realistic, albeit dramatic, battle. The animals pitted against each other in each book are from similar habitats and could cross paths in the wild. While there aren’t graphic photos of the battle, there are photos of the predators capturing their food. Each title begins by announcing the competitors and employs short paragraphs and info-graphics of competitor profiles. The layout of each page is eye-catching with an action photo of each animal and white text on a dark background, which is easy to read. Readers are informed of what secret weapons and attack moves to expect before the competitors standoff. Back matter includes a glossary, an index, and additional resources. A similar read includes the “Who Would Win” series. VERDICT For elementary readers who enjoy nonfiction drama.

Booklist Review of Animal Battles

The popular Animal Battles series continues to grow with these provoking new pairings. Based on animals’ abilities to punch the same class rather than a likelihood of their actually fighting each other in the wild, the theoretical battles are inarguably entertaining. Each volume’s four short chapters (“The Competitors,” “Secret Weapons,” “Attack Moves,” and “Ready, Fight!”) are packed with photos, infographics, facts, and stats, ideal for reluctant readers and visual learners. Quick profiles of the featured animals open the proceedings, with general information about the creatures conveyed on individual spreads as well as on a page of infographics for each that relates their size, weight, habitat, and range. Their deadly physical features and abilities are similarly presented, and a fictional encounter in which the two go head-to-head brings each book to a close. A fun, engaging series.

Author: Nathan Sommer