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It sniffs with a snout pressed close to the ground, smelling for a tasty treat. After a quick scratch of the ground with sharp claws, the armadillo's tongue does the rest of the work to snatch up a tasty ant snack. Whether the size of a chipmunk or a large dog, armadillos are awesome! Learn all about this mammal in bony armor.

 
Interest Level Grade 2 - Grade 5
Reading Level Grade 3
BISACS JNF003000, JNF000000
Genre Nonfiction
Copyright 2022
Publisher Bearport Publishing
Series Library of Awesome Animals Set Two
Language English
Number of Pages 24
Dimensions 7.5 x 9
ISBN 9781636911533
Title Format Paperback
Dewey 599.3'12
ATOS Reading Level 3.9
Lexile Reading Level 570
AR Quiz Number 512197
Author Jenna Grodzicki
 

SLJ Review of Library of Awesome Animals

Playful chapter titles and occasional interjections like “yikes” and wow!" create a lighthearted feel in these animal profiles, but there’s also plenty of useful, well-organized information. The tone achieves a good balance between enthusiastic (“Elephants are eating machines”) and factual (“They eat for an average of 16 hours every day”) (Elephants). Physical features, behavior, and life cycles are described in the main text. Interesting tidbits about the animal’s more unique characteristics, such as the albatross’s ability to sleep while flying (Albatross) usually appear in photo captions or separate insets. Full-page photographs highlight different behaviors, with occasional close-ups showing specific unusual features noted in the text, such as the mandrill’s yawn (Mandrill). Threats to the animals’ survival are briefly noted where relevant. A closing “Information Station” page includes a range map, a comparative size diagram, and a bit about animal classification. VERDICT: Well-rounded overviews with a light touch that might draw more reluctant readers.

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