sloths

This title is an introductory look at slow and steady sloths. Readers will learn about the number of species, what sloths look like, common habitats and habits, what they like to eat, and baby sloths. Complete with big, colorful photographs and more facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

". . . Helpful tips from chef sloth make cooking easy, and a feature with more information about sloths helps young readers learn all about the creatures. It's time to get cooking with animal chefs!"--Provided by publisher.

"Meet the sloth! Learn about how this slow mammal grows algae on its fur. Elementary-aged readers will discover that some sloths sleep the day away. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these cute creatures. A Brazilian folktale explains why sloths don't build nests"--Provided by publisher.

A little sloth explores all different kinds of emotions and learns how cope with unpleasant feelings and seek out a happy place.

A lovable sloth does not understand why the other animals do not want his hugs and learns about consent.

"Meet the slowest mammal in the world! Tree-dwelling, leaf-munching sloths are a high-interest hit for elementary animal lovers. Questions and answers encourage inquiry-based learning about sloth behavior, diet, and family life"--Provided by publisher.

In Winklefuss, a tropical paradise rife with crime, Paz, the world's smartest--and sleepiest--sloth detective, investigates a mysterious illness originating from Cookie's Diner, pitting her against the toughest crime boss this side of the Bermuda Triangle.

"Scientists know surprisingly little about sloths, but Becky Cliffe is working to change that. Visit the steamy jungles of Central and South America to see these adorable animals up close-and find out ways to protect them"--Provided by publisher.

Learn all about baby sloths, from what they eat, to how they grow, and more.

Squirrel and Sloth are two unlikely friends since they do things at completely opposite speeds. Squirrel gets them a job at a pickle packing factory to earn money to buy a new bicycle for two, but things soon go wrong. The work of a speedy squirrel and a super slow sloth don't make for good pickle packers, and the friends are fired. Left with their 677 1/2 jars of incorrectly-packed pickles, they come up with a new plan to get their bike.