"A furry baby anteater rides on its mother's back for the first months of its life. This little baby has a long nose and a tail. Watch as the baby anteater grows. Soon, it learns how to walk around on its own and find ants to eat. Eventually, it will be ready to live by itself. Simple text paired with . . . pictures helps build reading confidence for animal-loving early readers"--Provided by publisher.
Takes readers behind the scenes of an anteater sanctuary in Belize in this nonfiction chapter book for elementary-aged readers. Includes full-color photos, graphics, and maps.
"A look at anteaters, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their long, sticky tongues, behaviors, relationships with humans, and the effects of deforestation on tree-dwelling species' habitat in the world today"--.
"Provides young curious readers with ... visual clues and simply written hints. Using the photos and text, readers rely on visual literacy skills, reading, and reasoning as they solve the animal mystery. Clearly written facts give readers a deeper understanding of how the animal lives."--Provided by publisher.
