Whose five senses are superior: dogs or humans? In a showdown of the senses, who would come out as top dog: canines or humans? This junior nonfiction book for ages 6 to 9 creates a fierce but fun competition, comparing the ways dogs and humans perceive the world through each of the five senses: sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing. As dogs and humans are playfully pitted against each other, with one round for each sense, young readers will discover the scientific and evolutionary explanations behind our differences. It's a close race! Humans win for sight, with better depth perception, distance, and color vision. But dogs are stronger sniffers-with their noses, some can even locate people buried in an avalanche or detect an illness before a doctor has diagnosed it. And the winner is Well, in the end, it's a tie! With lively, cartoon-style illustrations, this book is an engaging and informative introduction to dog behavior that can help kids better understand and appreciate their canine companions. AGES: 6 to 9 AUTHOR: Stephanie Gibeault is a children's author who holds a Master of Science in animal behavior, a bachelor's degree in ecology and evolution, and a professional dog trainer certification. She adores dogs, escape rooms, and photography, and lives just outside of Toronto, Ontario. Bambi Edlund is an illustrator, writer, and critter sculptor living on the Sunshine Coast in British Columbia. She never, ever gets tired of drawing dogs. SELLING POINTS: . New from Stephanie Gibeault, author of the companion middle grade title Making Sense of Dog Senses, who holds a Master of Science in animal behavior and a professional dog trainer certification . Inventive exploration of two key STEM topics: the five senses and animal behavior . Engaging, accessible format for junior nonfiction with high-interest subject matter . Includes a glossary for deeper learning