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What’s the difference? invites young readers into a colourful journey through diverse habitats, spotlighting threatened and endangered species from every corner of the globe. Each animal is introduced with a playful rhyming verse paired with a simple subtraction problem, allowing children to practice basic math while learning about wildlife conservation. The book celebrates the positive differences that caring people make for these animals and includes a “For Creative Minds” section to inspire further exploration.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Suzanne Slade
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