A fascinating look at pairs of seemingly similar things with side by side comparisons that clarify subtle but important differences. The pairs that we’re intrigued with so far — rabbits and hares, clementines and mandarins, the Netherlands and Holland, basilicas and cathedrals and seas and oceans. A great way to satisfy curiosity, learn about those little details you’ve always wondered about and get in a good dose of engaging nonfiction during the summer.
What’s the Difference: 40+ Pairs of the Seemingly Similar was written by Emma Strack, illustrated by Guillaume Plantevin and published by Chronicle Books.