Author Profile
Jerry Pallotta
12 Books
Jerry Pallotta is an American children's author who specializes in lively nonfiction that makes nature, math, and science highly engaging for young readers. He is widely known as the creator of the Who Would Win? series, which pairs different apex predators in hypothetical battles to teach factual animal biology. In addition to his animal matchup books, he has written numerous alphabet, counting, and concept books like Apple Fractions and Dory Story. His work encourages curiosity and independent reading by presenting factual information in an entertaining format.
Books in "Who Would Win?"
A hairy spider faces a stinging scorpion in this small-creature showdown from Who Would Win? Tarantula Vs. Scorpion compares two arachnids with different bodies, weapons, and ways of surviving.
You will study fangs, venom, pincers, stingers, size, movement, and behavior as the book builds its case. Photos, charts, and realistic illustrations help readers see the evidence clearly before deciding which animal might have the advantage.
Creepy in the best way, this nonfiction reader is made for kids who like bugs, spiders, desert creatures, and science facts with a thrilling edge. It keeps the matchup exciting while grounding every comparison in real animal information.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
32 Pages
A powerful bite meets a crushing coil in this reptile face-off from Who Would Win? Alligator Vs. Python compares two fearsome animals with very different hunting styles, body shapes, and survival skills.
You will learn how an alligator uses its jaws, armor, and water skills, then see how a python relies on strength, stealth, and flexibility. The book breaks down facts about size, anatomy, behavior, and abilities so you can weigh the evidence before the final matchup.
Fast-paced and packed with photos, charts, and realistic illustrations, this nonfiction reader is a strong pick for animal fans who like science with a competitive twist.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
32 Pages
Two sharks cut through the water, but they are built for very different kinds of power. Hammerhead Vs. Bull Shark compares a wide-headed hunter with a tough, aggressive shark known for surviving in more than one kind of water.
As you read, you will study each shark’s size, senses, bite, movement, and behavior. The book uses photos, charts, and realistic illustrations to help you sort the facts and decide which traits matter most in a head-to-head contest.
Part animal science and part high-interest showdown, this Who Would Win? reader is designed for kids who like ocean predators, fast facts, and making their own evidence-based predictions.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
32 Pages
A top ocean predator meets another top ocean predator in this high-interest Who Would Win? matchup. Killer Whale Vs. Great White Shark compares two powerful hunters, one a marine mammal and the other a legendary shark.
You will examine teeth, speed, size, senses, hunting behavior, and other survival tools as the book builds its case. Photos, charts, and realistic illustrations make the facts easy to follow while keeping the underwater tension strong.
Rather than simply guessing, readers are invited to compare evidence and think about how each animal’s body and behavior could matter in a confrontation. It is a strong nonfiction pick for kids drawn to ocean animals, sharks, and dramatic science questions.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
32 Pages
One dinosaur is huge, powerful, and famous. The other is smaller, quicker, and built for speed. Tyrannosaurus Rex Vs. Velociraptor puts two prehistoric predators side by side so you can compare their bodies, weapons, and possible fighting advantages.
This Who Would Win? reader looks at size, teeth, claws, movement, and behavior using accessible facts, charts, photos, and realistic illustrations. Even though these dinosaurs lived in the ancient past, the book invites readers to think carefully about what scientists know and what those clues might mean.
Ideal for dinosaur fans, this nonfiction matchup turns prehistoric facts into an exciting evidence-based challenge without losing sight of real science.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
28 Pages
Sixteen ocean animals enter an underwater tournament, and every round depends on real facts. Ultimate Ocean Rumble compares powerful sea creatures by looking at anatomy, behavior, defenses, speed, strength, and other survival skills.
As the matchups unfold, you will meet predators and tough competitors from across the ocean world. Photos, realistic illustrations, and quick comparisons help readers follow the evidence and decide which animals seem most likely to advance.
This Who Would Win? nonfiction reader is built for kids who love dramatic animal questions but also want solid information. It turns marine science into an energetic contest while encouraging careful observation and comparison.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
36 Pages
A horned heavyweight faces a river giant in this animal matchup from Who Would Win? Rhino Vs. Hippo compares two massive mammals known for strength, size, and fierce defenses.
You will learn how a rhinoceros uses its horn, body armor, and charge, then compare those traits with a hippopotamus’s huge jaws, heavy body, and life in the water. The book presents facts about anatomy, behavior, size, and abilities so readers can think through the contest like young zoologists.
With photos, realistic illustrations, and clear comparisons, this nonfiction reader is a strong choice for animal fans who enjoy exciting questions grounded in real science.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
32 Pages
A lion has the pride, the mane, and the reputation. A tiger has the stripes, the stealth, and the power of a solitary hunter. Lion Vs. Tiger puts these two big cats side by side so you can compare their real strengths.
This Who Would Win? reader explores size, teeth, claws, hunting style, behavior, and other important traits. Photos, charts, and realistic illustrations help readers sort the facts before considering how a matchup might unfold.
Fast, clear, and full of animal science, this nonfiction book is made for kids who love predators, big cats, and debates where the answer depends on evidence rather than just a guess.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
32 Pages
One bear rules the ice, and one bear dominates forests and mountains. Polar Bear Vs. Grizzly Bear compares two powerful relatives with different habitats, bodies, and survival strategies.
You will look at claws, teeth, size, speed, hunting behavior, and the ways each bear uses its environment. With photos, charts, and realistic illustrations, the book helps readers weigh real animal facts before deciding which bear might have the advantage in a face-off.
This Who Would Win? nonfiction reader is ideal for kids who like bears, wild predators, and science questions that feel exciting while still asking readers to compare evidence carefully.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
31 Pages
A giant lizard with a dangerous bite meets one of the world’s most famous venomous snakes. Komodo Dragon vs. King Cobra compares two reptiles with very different weapons, movements, and survival skills.
Readers learn about each animal’s body, behavior, size, senses, and defenses before considering how those traits might matter in a contest. Photos, charts, and realistic illustrations make the science easy to follow while the matchup keeps the pace exciting.
This Who Would Win? nonfiction reader is a strong pick for kids who like reptiles, animal facts, and bold science questions that ask them to compare evidence before choosing a side.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
35 Pages
Sixteen tiny creatures enter one giant showdown in this fact-filled Who Would Win? reader. From jaws and claws to armor, speed, and surprising defenses, Ultimate Bug Rumble invites you to compare some of the fiercest insects and buglike creatures in nature.
As each matchup unfolds, you will look closely at body parts, behaviors, strengths, and weaknesses, using real science to think like an animal expert. Photos, realistic illustrations, and quick comparisons keep the action moving while the facts stay clear and easy to follow.
Perfect for curious readers who love bugs, battles, and bold predictions, this nonfiction book turns animal facts into a lively tournament of creepy-crawly competitors.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
36 Pages
A wolverine is famous for being tough far beyond its size. A Tasmanian devil has a fierce bite and a reputation of its own. Wolverine vs. Tasmanian Devil compares two bold mammals from different parts of the world and asks which traits would matter most in a showdown.
You will learn about their bodies, behavior, strength, speed, and defenses, with facts arranged for quick comparison. The book also brings in the kind of lively animal debate that makes the Who Would Win? series so appealing to curious readers.
Packed with photos, realistic illustrations, and bite-size science, this nonfiction reader is a fun choice for kids who like unusual mammals and evidence-based animal matchups.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
36 Pages
