Books with title Sloths

The slow-moving sloth spends so much time sitting still that green algae often grows in its fur.Nature's Children series provides young readers (Ages 8-10) with fascinating information about the planet's most incredible wildlife species. Each title offers a complete picture of the animal- from birth to adulthood- and describes its place in our world, including how humans impact it and its environment. Readers will follow these unique mammals as they use their long, strong limbs to climb through the treetops of South America's jungle habitats. They will also discover what sloths eat, how they raise their young, and why they so rarely spend time on the ground.

This adorable book all about sloths is perfect for young animal-lovers!This fact-and-photo-filled book features one of the cutest and most unique animals out there--the sloth! Did you know that sloths sleep up to twenty hours a day? Did you know they descend from their trees once a week to go to the bathroom? In this nonfiction reader, kids will learn all about this sleepy, slow-moving mammal.

From flightless, long-legged ostriches to winged rays, and from elusive, long-tailed snow leopards to wily foxes, the world of animals is wonderfully diverse. This popular and newly expanded series continues traveling the planet to study these and other fascinating mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, and invertebrates. Beautiful photos are paired with STEM-appropriate text to examine the featured creature's appearance, habitat, behaviors, and life cycle. Each book also presents a folk story that people have used to help explain the animal's appearance or behavior. A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of sloths, the slow-moving, tree-dwelling mammals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why sloths do not build nests.

This adorable animal may spend its entire life in one tree. Some have even been found holding onto branches after they die!Meet the sensational sloth - the world's slowest mammal. Wild Life LOL! introduces young readers to some of the most amazing animals on the planet in a surprising and laugh-out-loud-funny way. Each book is brimming with colorful photos, bite-sized text, wacky facts, jokes, and riddles that will entertain every child who picks it up.

Vivid photographs help take readers on a virtual field study to observe the life cycle and behaviors of each featured mammal, bird, or reptile. Each book also looks at past and present scientific research and includes a unique storytelling element in the form of an animal tale drawn from mythology or folklore. Progressively complex text draws readers into this interdisciplinary life science series. A look at sloths, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their long claws, behaviors, relationships with humans, and their growing popularity in the world today.

Diagrams, graphs, and fun text help readers explore the lives of sloths and their place in the wild animal kingdom. Take readers beyond the zoo and into the habitats of the world's most intriguing animals. Diagrams, graphs, and other infographics give readers visual literacy practice while also digging into the animals' appearances, daily lives, and homes. This hi/lo series is perfect for cause/effect studies and understanding craft and structure. It truly is a wild animal kingdom out there.

In Sloths, early readers will learn how sloths sleep upside down in the rain forest and why their hair turns green. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they observe a day in the life of a sloth. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a sloth's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about sloths online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Sloths also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and index. Sloths is part of Jump!’s My First Animal Library series.

The slow-moving sloth spends so much time sitting still that green algae often grows in its fur.Nature's Children series provides young readers (Ages 8-10) with fascinating information about the planet's most incredible wildlife species. Each title offers a complete picture of the animal- from birth to adulthood- and describes its place in our world, including how humans impact it and its environment. Readers will follow these unique mammals as they use their long, strong limbs to climb through the treetops of South America's jungle habitats. They will also discover what sloths eat, how they raise their young, and why they so rarely spend time on the ground.

Sloths are very slow mammals (warm blooded animals) who spend their entire lives hanging upside down from tree branches. They are considered the slowest mammal in the world. Their mouths are shaped in a way which makes it look like they are always smiling. Sloths are nocturnal, which means they are most awake at night. They are related to armadillos and anteaters. International Sloth Day is celebrated on October 20th. Learn all about sloths in this fun & educational book featuring six original illustrations.