Armadillos

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 fascinating creatures. A South American folktale explains how the armadillo's shell became a musical instrument. Part of Creative Education's Amazing Animals series, this title will delight animal lovers and serve both report writers and browsers. Includes table of contents, an index, on-page definitions, and further resources for interested readers. Elementary-aged readers will discover armadillos of all shapes and sizes. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating creatures. Glossary of key words Index Sources for further research Table of contents photo caption From fast-running cheetahs to furry pandas to squawking parrots, animals are wonderfully diverse-just like languages! This bilingual edition of the popular zoology series studies mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, and invertebrates from around the world. Beautiful photos pair with side-by-side English and Spanish text to examine the featured creature's appearance, habitat, behaviors, and life cycle. Each title also includes a related folktale or myth for cross-curricular learning.