armadillos

"This high-interest narrative nonfiction title introduces young readers to giant armadillos--the largest armadillo species in the world--and a . . . scientist who studies them. This book is packed with . . . wildlife encounters, basic facts about giant armadillos, and first-hand accounts from a scientist at work in the field. Each book includes a table of contents, sidebars, glossary of key words, fast facts, index, and author biography"--Provided by publisher.

"Introduces the reader to the world of Armadillos"--Provided by publisher.

Armadillos have one of the most interesting defense mechanisms in the animal kingdom. In the blink of an eye, they are able to curl themselves up into a ball. Their thick, armor-like skin protects them against many predators.

Simple text and close-up photographs describe the anatomy, behavior, and life cycle of armadillos.

Willow the armadillo tries to get hired as a picture book hero until she becomes a real life hero at the library.

Explores armadillos, including their features, food, habitat, and more.

Possums play dead when threatened so Alfred, an unusually nervous possum, avoids attention and even friendship until he meets Sofia, an armadillo who curls into a ball when nervous. Includes facts about the unusual defense mechanisms of animals pictured in the book.

Explores armadillos, including their features, food, habitat, and more.

Follows the adventures of Armadillo and Hare, who have an unlikely animal friendship.

An introduction to armadillos that follows a female as she collects food, builds herself a home, and gets ready to give birth to her pups.