What's the Difference: 40+ Pairs of the Seemingly Similar

(Hardback)

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The difference is in the details. After all, what distinguishes a clementine from a mandarin orange, an iris from a pupil, the sea from the ocean, a bee from a wasp, and the Netherlands from Holland Sometimes, the delineations are obvious. More often than not, what sets two seemingly similar things apart is overlooked and under-explained. Illumination is here: This content-rich book breaks down the distinctions between an impressive collection of pairs from animals to food to geography, fashion, and more offering enlightening trivia, amusing tidbits, and unforgettable facts in a highly browsable format. Dip in and out to feed your mind, or delve into the details and stay awhile. With a bold, graphic art style and accessible yet content-rich text, this smart miscellany will enrich and delight curious minds (or is it brains!).

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"This will make a satisfying read for any child who still enjoys excessive use of the word 'why'. Let this book explain why an iris is different from a pupil and what distinguishes a wasp from a bee - we guarantee you'll learn something new, too." -- Smallish
"The non-stop trivia, presented in clear infographic-style illustration, is fairly addictive, so it is easy to devour the book in one go." -- BookTrust

Author Bio

Emma Strack and Guillaume Plantevin are an author/illustrator team based in Paris, France.