nine-banded armadillo

"Meet the armadillo! Learn about how this unique mammal uses its boney shell for protection. Elementary-aged readers will discover armadillos of all shapes and sizes, ranging from tiny pups to the adult giant armadillo. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these . . . creatures. A South American folktale explains how the armadillo's shell became a musical instrument"--Provided by publisher.

Details the characteristics, habitats, and life cycle of the nine-banded armadillo.

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of armadillos, the distinctively armored American mammals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how armadillos became musical"--.

Simple text and close-up images slowly reveal clues to the identity of the featured animal: an armadillo.

Discusses the characteristics and habits of the nine-banded armadillo of the United States and its particular connection to leprosy research. Also presents facts about the nineteen other armadillo species and their cousins, the sloths and the anteaters.

Details the characteristics, habitat, and life cycle of the nine-banded armadillo.

Text and photographs describe the physical characteristics, eating habits, reproduction, and infancy of the nine-banded armadillo.

Introduces the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of the nine-banded armadillo.