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Who Would Win? #6
Lion vs. Tiger
If you stripped the fur off these two giant cats, they would look identical and only a special person could tell them apart. The big difference is the tiger hunts alone and the lion is a pack animal.
They live on different continents. This fight would never happen in the wild.
They live on different continents. This fight would never happen in the wild.
32 pages, Paperback
First published December 31, 2009
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About the author
Jerry Pallotta
238 books111 followersMy full name is Gerard Larry Pallotta but my mom always called me "Jerry". I was born on March 26, 1953 in Boston, Massachusetts. My mom's name is Mary, and she came from a family of ten children. My dad's name is Joe, and he came from a family of five children. My grandparents were immigrants of Italian descent. I have the nicest parents in the world. They have always been unselfish and ready to help me, even today. I have four brothers and two sisters: Joey, David, Andrew, Danny, Cindy and Mickey. I have seventy-two first cousins. When I was growing up, there were...KIDS EVERYWHERE!
My family moved to Medford, Massachusetts when I was young. I went to elementary school at Mt. Trinity Academy, not far from where my publisher is located in Watertown, Massachusetts. I never wrote a book in elementary school, and we never kept journals. In the neighborhood where I grew up, almost every family had seven to nine children. I guess that you could say that there were...KIDS EVERYWHERE!
I went to high school at Boston College High School, a Jesuit all-boys school in downtown Boston. The priests and other teachers were really wonderful. I played football and ran track. I had a great high school experience and I think later it made my studies in college much easier. My sons Neil and Eric graduated from Boston College High School in 2001 and 2003. Neil was named after a teacher I had, Fr. Neil Callahan, S.J. I never wrote a book in high school, and I never wrote for the school newspaper. I was too shy and was afraid of what other kids would think.
After high school I went to Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. I majored in business, a subject that would help me later in life when I decided to publish my first book. At Georgetown, I met my wife, Linda. In college I was an average student and was captain of the Georgetown University Rugby Team. I never wrote for the college newspaper, and I never imaged writing books. A couple of years later, Linda and I got married and I started to work at an insurance company in Boston. During the first six years of being married, we had four kids. It seemed like there were...KIDS EVERYWHERE!
Today, we spend a lot of time with my 31 nieces and nephews...again...KIDS EVERYWHERE!
I learned valuable skills while talking to people, selling insurance and collecting money. When I came home from work, Linda would ask me to "read to the kids!" I loved reading to my kids and I learned to appreciate children's books. The first few books that we bought were alphabet books and counting books. "A" was always for Apple and "Z" was always for Zebra. One day I decided, "Hey, I can do this!" I had an idea. I would write an alphabet book about the Atlantic Ocean. I spent every summer at Peggotty Beach in Scituate, Massachusetts. I have great memories of lobstering, fishing, mossing, clamming and rowing in my dory.
My first book was written in 1985 when I was 32 years old. I came up with the idea, wrote it, designed it, researched it, edited it and my cousin, Frank Mazzola, Jr. illustrated it. I published it myself under the name of Peggotty Beach Books. What fun! It was first printed on July 7, 1986. I'll never forget that day. The book eventually became the #1 best selling book at the New England Aquarium. I was afraid that only my mother would like it. Teachers and kids told me they really liked my book.
While speaking in schools, teachers also told me they were looking for simple non-fiction nature books. It gave me the confidence to write more. My next book, "The Icky Bug Alphabet Book", has sold more than 1 million copies. My third book, "The Bird Alphabet Book" was voted one of the best books of the year by Birders World Magazine. I now have over twenty alphabet books. My goal has always been to write interesting, fact-filled, fun to read, beautifully illustrated color children's books. Thank you to all my illustrators: Ralph Masiello, Frank Mazzola, Jr., Rob Bolster, Edgar Stewart, Leslie
My family moved to Medford, Massachusetts when I was young. I went to elementary school at Mt. Trinity Academy, not far from where my publisher is located in Watertown, Massachusetts. I never wrote a book in elementary school, and we never kept journals. In the neighborhood where I grew up, almost every family had seven to nine children. I guess that you could say that there were...KIDS EVERYWHERE!
I went to high school at Boston College High School, a Jesuit all-boys school in downtown Boston. The priests and other teachers were really wonderful. I played football and ran track. I had a great high school experience and I think later it made my studies in college much easier. My sons Neil and Eric graduated from Boston College High School in 2001 and 2003. Neil was named after a teacher I had, Fr. Neil Callahan, S.J. I never wrote a book in high school, and I never wrote for the school newspaper. I was too shy and was afraid of what other kids would think.
After high school I went to Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. I majored in business, a subject that would help me later in life when I decided to publish my first book. At Georgetown, I met my wife, Linda. In college I was an average student and was captain of the Georgetown University Rugby Team. I never wrote for the college newspaper, and I never imaged writing books. A couple of years later, Linda and I got married and I started to work at an insurance company in Boston. During the first six years of being married, we had four kids. It seemed like there were...KIDS EVERYWHERE!
Today, we spend a lot of time with my 31 nieces and nephews...again...KIDS EVERYWHERE!
I learned valuable skills while talking to people, selling insurance and collecting money. When I came home from work, Linda would ask me to "read to the kids!" I loved reading to my kids and I learned to appreciate children's books. The first few books that we bought were alphabet books and counting books. "A" was always for Apple and "Z" was always for Zebra. One day I decided, "Hey, I can do this!" I had an idea. I would write an alphabet book about the Atlantic Ocean. I spent every summer at Peggotty Beach in Scituate, Massachusetts. I have great memories of lobstering, fishing, mossing, clamming and rowing in my dory.
My first book was written in 1985 when I was 32 years old. I came up with the idea, wrote it, designed it, researched it, edited it and my cousin, Frank Mazzola, Jr. illustrated it. I published it myself under the name of Peggotty Beach Books. What fun! It was first printed on July 7, 1986. I'll never forget that day. The book eventually became the #1 best selling book at the New England Aquarium. I was afraid that only my mother would like it. Teachers and kids told me they really liked my book.
While speaking in schools, teachers also told me they were looking for simple non-fiction nature books. It gave me the confidence to write more. My next book, "The Icky Bug Alphabet Book", has sold more than 1 million copies. My third book, "The Bird Alphabet Book" was voted one of the best books of the year by Birders World Magazine. I now have over twenty alphabet books. My goal has always been to write interesting, fact-filled, fun to read, beautifully illustrated color children's books. Thank you to all my illustrators: Ralph Masiello, Frank Mazzola, Jr., Rob Bolster, Edgar Stewart, Leslie
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May 2, 2015
The penta-star rating is the result of coercion and has not been selected using free will. I am under constant supervision from my progeny when assessing these books. There is real pressure to inflate my fondness for this book series. With that said, I did enjoy this required reading more than the others.
September 20, 2022
I think the tiger would win because of the weight advantage. Very biased
November 9, 2018
who do you think would win? Tiger or lion?
February 12, 2018
The realistic illustrations, maps, and facts found in this book help children to learn about both lions and tigers. The author compares fun facts about life span, food, hunting style, and even shows the actual size of the animals' claws. All of this leads up to a child-appropriate account of the epic battle between lion and tiger, but who will come up victorious? This series is a great way to get kids interested in reading non-fiction work.
March 9, 2020
A totally awesome series. The kids love it. Also, apparently I’m awful at choosing the winner of these battles. I’m 0/2...
May 1, 2023
OMG! I love your books! Great for kids to learn about animal facts.
October 8, 2018
My 6 year old son is completely obsessed with the books in this series. He has requested to own every single one. This specific book is very good, and while my review is generically referring to all the books we’ve read in this series, I unreservedly give this specific one 5 stars. Very well done.
The premise is engaging enough: what if two equally matched and ferocious creatures met and engaged in a fight? Who would win?
I love that the illustrations and maps are detailed, accurate, and realistic. I appreciate that it isn’t just a hypothetical story, but the book is filled with facts about each animal’s strengthens, weaknesses, abilities, and habits, and then asks the reader to make a guess as to which animal they think would win in a fight based on the information given.
But then the hypothetical fight story at the end is always exciting and riveting (without being bloody or gory).
Even I find these books interesting and exciting to read. But finding something that will get my six year old to read over and over and love it every time? That is priceless.
The premise is engaging enough: what if two equally matched and ferocious creatures met and engaged in a fight? Who would win?
I love that the illustrations and maps are detailed, accurate, and realistic. I appreciate that it isn’t just a hypothetical story, but the book is filled with facts about each animal’s strengthens, weaknesses, abilities, and habits, and then asks the reader to make a guess as to which animal they think would win in a fight based on the information given.
But then the hypothetical fight story at the end is always exciting and riveting (without being bloody or gory).
Even I find these books interesting and exciting to read. But finding something that will get my six year old to read over and over and love it every time? That is priceless.
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February 6, 2020In this Non-fiction book the Author Jerry Pallotta and the Illustrator Rob Bolster take us on an adventure of facts. Using facts about each animal to not only give us information about each animal. But to also give us some informational hints to take a guess about who will win. The author gave us everything up to fun facts, precise size, facts about the body and more! While the illustrator gave us something to look at after reading. Everything up to fun pictures, example objects used with the body and brains and more. Best of all, they gave us an answer. A fight to the death. Who will win?
I liked this book because it was something simple. Even though it was simple I still learned a great deal about lions and tigers. I never know, that could come in handy in the future. It also leaves you on edge, you want to skip to the back just to see who wins. But it keeps your attention. I would recommend this book to kids who are interested in learning new things, especially if it involves learning new things about animals. I would recommend this enitre series if that's the case.
I liked this book because it was something simple. Even though it was simple I still learned a great deal about lions and tigers. I never know, that could come in handy in the future. It also leaves you on edge, you want to skip to the back just to see who wins. But it keeps your attention. I would recommend this book to kids who are interested in learning new things, especially if it involves learning new things about animals. I would recommend this enitre series if that's the case.
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February 10, 2020Who would win? Two different animals, but not so different after all. The fight between a lion and a tiger. One is stronger than the other but if so do still think it will win? Who do you think would win? If you want to find out more, read the book and see who would win?
I really would recommend this to anyone interested. It is based on animals so if anyone who is interest in animals then I would probably most likely recommend it to that person. It was cool learning some facts about these 2 animals. At first you may think one is going to win but maybe the end will surprise you. If anyone decides to read this, I hope you enjoy it.
I really would recommend this to anyone interested. It is based on animals so if anyone who is interest in animals then I would probably most likely recommend it to that person. It was cool learning some facts about these 2 animals. At first you may think one is going to win but maybe the end will surprise you. If anyone decides to read this, I hope you enjoy it.
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February 10, 2020The book lions vs tigers is about the two and how the fight at the end. They both have disadvantages and vantages both are very strong. The tigers are alone and shy and by themselves most of the time when they come in contact with other tigers they are friendly to each other. But with lions if you are not a part of the group you are a bad guy to them. At the end they both fight and the lion won the fight.
I thought the book was good and very cool. It would be a good book for someone that wants to know about lions and tigers. For someone that like fiction and animals. It could have a little more information in it but that is OK. A person that studies animal might want to read this.
I thought the book was good and very cool. It would be a good book for someone that wants to know about lions and tigers. For someone that like fiction and animals. It could have a little more information in it but that is OK. A person that studies animal might want to read this.
December 7, 2020
There are several in this series of "Who Would Win?" I looked at Woverine v. Tasmanian Devil and Hornet v. Wasp. Each series provides information about each type of creature and explains what they use to protect themselves or attack others. The author doesn't provide an answer to the question, but rather a checklist at the end to help the reader determine who they think would win.
Great for classroom library of 3rd through 6 grade. Could be used in a science study of particular animals or insects or other creatures.
Great for classroom library of 3rd through 6 grade. Could be used in a science study of particular animals or insects or other creatures.
June 24, 2021
Jerry Pallotta’s Who Would Win? Series has intrigued and excited children to learn about many different creatures from all over the world. In Lion vs. Tiger, readers are immersed in facts as anticipation builds towards the epic battle at the end of the book. Readers young and old are able to formulate opinions based on the learned facts as to who they believe will win the match. Discover who will win the battle between the Lion and the Tiger in this easy to read beautifully illustrated book of facts.
October 24, 2025
I've read several books in this series now. They are all set up so that readers look at a series of facts about each animal, and then, at the very end there is a "fight" and a winner. Sometimes these fights have really happened in the wild, but other times it is imagined. I do not know if this lion vs. tiger fight actually occurred since lions and tigers do not usually share territory. I think it would be nice if the book said which fights really occurred and were witnessed, and which are based on the author's hypothesis.
Good books for kids who like reading facts.
Good books for kids who like reading facts.
May 16, 2017
The name of this book is Who would win? Lions vs. Tiger and the author is Jerry Pallotta. In this book the author gives you a lot of fact about the animal and then asks you who would win. My opinion about this book is really good book and you really learn about this two animals. I really like this book because it si really interesting book. I would recommend this book to the people like me that like this book and like to learn about this animals.
January 1, 2019
I love these books. They are powerful tools for capturing reluctant non-fiction readers hooked. For third and fourth grade library time I read this aloud and then let the students check out all the rest of the books in this series. To make it more fun, I had each student predict who would win and sit on that side of the room. As I read, they could switch sides if they changed their minds. It was great fun!
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February 19, 2020In this book the writer describes both a lion and a tiger, he tells how they are different in size, shape and color. He gives the sizes and the sizes for female and male for both animals so you can have a back ground of how both animals are. The author goes into details about how tigers purr between their roars and that a tiger’s roar is not as loud as the lions. The illustrations are very well drawn and life like. This book is full of information about who is strongest and how tigers and lions are so different even though they are both cat species. He even describes how the paws are different and even the claws. You can make a guess on who you think will win the battle. My prediction was wrong according to the book but it was still fun to figure out who would win the battle. I like how the book was colorful. It was a good read I never really knew all the difference and how strong they really are and how much they weigh and the size of the teeth.
Both animals are so strong and both have different ability's both are both very large and in the same family. I like going to the zoo and seeing the lions and tigers they can be very playful. All the information from this book is really fun knowledge to have and I feel kids my age would really enjoy learning about tigers and lions.
Both animals are so strong and both have different ability's both are both very large and in the same family. I like going to the zoo and seeing the lions and tigers they can be very playful. All the information from this book is really fun knowledge to have and I feel kids my age would really enjoy learning about tigers and lions.
November 5, 2024
I think this is a great book! This book compares and contrasts a lion and a tiger. It looks into their anatomies, and their behaviors, and has plenty of facts, charts, and illustrations. I think this is a great read for students, where they can learn more about both of these animals and also guess who would win in a fight (even though this would probably never happen). I can see myself using this as a class read-aloud, or just to have in my classroom library.
June 9, 2018
A colorful and engaging non-fiction series surrounding the features and skills of two animals debating who would win in a fight. This book provides descriptions of two different animals listing the pros and cons of their natural instincts and defenses. Moving along through the book provides the readers information in order to make an informed decision before reaching the end of the book.
February 29, 2020
I did not like this book because they gave all false information.This book tells that lions could defeat tigers.Lions could defeat tigers but tigers win 70% of the time. So this book is kind of bad,I would reccomend it to people who like lions.
May 29, 2024
This looked like a very easy book - more of a fluff, Kindergarten type. It was not that at all. We 'argued' a lot about who would win and why. My granddaughter is into animals a lot but even she was surprised by some if the information presented.
September 16, 2025
My son loves all the books from these series, to the point, that he looks (doesn’t read yet) at them instead of playing. These books are amazing and provides lots of information about the animals. We bought the whole collection (20+ books) and every day we read a book.
December 6, 2017
I really like this series. Great for student writing prompts and applying facts they learn.
May 9, 2018
The tiger totally should've won.
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September 16, 2019
great!!!
October 9, 2019
it had a lot of information.
December 19, 2019
It was good
January 5, 2020
it was pretty good
February 5, 2020
I liked this book because when ever you read this book it teaches you things about them and at the end of the book the lion wins.
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March 22, 2020
These are really good books for grades 1-3 and higher. Reading level is 3rd.
April 14, 2020
My brother read this book and asked me to write his review...
Why did the lion win? The tiger should have won-it had the size advantage. That book was a joke... I felt the facts were not correct.
Why did the lion win? The tiger should have won-it had the size advantage. That book was a joke... I felt the facts were not correct.
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