Underdogs, unite Celebrated science author Melissa Stewart offers young readers an informative and funny look at the "underdogs" of the animal kingdom.

Pee-eeew Should the stinky, skunk-like zorilla take a bath? And should the slowpoke Gal pagos tortoise get a move on? Everyone knows the "cool" animals like elephants and cheetahs, but you should meet these lesser-known creatures with some creative means of survival

Written with a lively, playful voice, Pipsqueaks, Slowpokes, and Stinkersintroduces 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.

Noted science writer Melissa Stewart (author of the award-winning A Place for... nonfiction series, three of which have been selected for the highly respected El Education curriculum) weaves in a gentle message of understanding and celebrating differences. Stephanie Laberis's bright, humorous, and scientifically accurate illustrations add to the fun.

Also available from Melissa Stewart:
Beneath the Sun
A Place for Bats
A Place for Birds
A Place for Butterflies
A Place for Fish
A Place for Frogs
A Place for Turtles
Under the Snow
When Rain Falls

Awards:

Eureka Gold Nonfiction Children's Book Award ―California Reading Association
Golden Kite (Nonfiction Honor Book) ―Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
Massachusetts Book Awards (Honor Book) ―Massachusetts Center for the Book
Virginia Readers' Choice (Master List) ―Virginia State Reading Association
Delaware Diamonds Awards (Nominee, K-2) ―Diamond State Reading Association
Keystone to Reading Elementary Book Award (Preschool Nominee) ―Keystone State Reading Association
South Carolina Picture Book Award (Nominee) ―South Carolina Association of School Librarians