How Slow Is a Sloth?

Introduces the slow speed of a sloth to readers through simple text, photograph, and measurement comparisons. Additional features include a phonetic glossary, index, sources for further research, and a Check It Out! section that supplements the main text with additional fun comparisons and facts about the topic.|Index|Glossary of key words|Informative sidebars|Suggested websites|Sources for further research|Author/Illustrator biography|Note to parents and educators|Did you know a blue whale's heart is as big as a small car? Or that it would take a car 152 years to drive to the sun? Engage readers in early comparison concepts with this visual series. Compelling comparisons of size, speed, distance, depth, height, and strength are sure to entertain readers. Simple text and vivid photograph comparisons aid in readability and visual literacy skills. Additional features include a fast facts section, a phonetic glossary, an index, sources for further research, and a note for parents and teachers. This series is perfect for beginning readers.