Fall 2024

Octopus vs. Spiny Lobster

From the Set Animal Battles (Fall 24)

Octopuses camouflage into their environment to surprise attackers. Spiny lobsters have sharp spines to scare off enemies! Which ocean animal would win in a fight? Leveled text and vibrant images combine in this hi/lo title that explores each animal's strengths in battle. Features profile each animal's habitat and range, show off their secret weapons, and more. An action-packed narrative scene closes the book by crowning a winner!

Format List Price Your Price Qty
$26.95 $19.95
Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 7
Reading Level Grade 3
Dewey Number 594
Lexile 590L
ATOS Reading Level 4.1
Guided Reading Level
Language English
Publisher Bellwether Media
Format Reinforced book
ISBN 9798893040326
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