Giant Armadillos

by Joyce Markovics

Overview

This high-interest narrative nonfiction title introduces young readers to giant armadillos—the largest armadillo species in the world—and an amazing scientist who studies them. This book is packed with exciting 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781534182172
Publisher:	Cherry Lake Publishing
Publication date:	01/01/2021
Series:	On the Trail: Study of Secretive Animals
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	6.70(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	9 - 10 Years

About the Author

Joyce Markovics has written more than 500 nonfiction children's books (or at least two giraffe-sized stacks) on topics ranging from killer plants and marvelous mummies to protest marches and Black filmmakers. She recently started her own book development company, Bowerbird Books. Joyce is passionate about telling stories that captivate and inspire young readers. In her free time, she cleans old gravestones, collects oddities, and volunteers at an animal sanctuary.

Table of Contents

A Big Find 4

Rarely Seen 6

Ancient Animals 8

Armored Tanks 10

Powerful Diggers 12

Important Burrows 14

Bugs for Dinner 16

Capture and Release 18

Moms and Babies 20

At Risk 22

Armadillo Conservation 24

Much to Learn 26

Fast Facts: Giant Armadillos 28

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Learn More Online 31

Index 32

About the Author 32