Download or read book The Amazing Armadillo written by Larry L. Smith and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2012-12-04 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Chatty, humorous, and sometimes almost hysterically funny . . . Everything, perhaps even more, that you might have wanted to know about armadillos.” —The Quarterly Review of Biology Perhaps no creature has so fired the imagination of a populace as the armadillo, that most ungainly, awkward, and timid little animal. What is it that sets this quizzical little creature apart from the rest of the animal kingdom? Larry L. Smith and Robin W. Doughty ably answer this question in The Amazing Armadillo: Geography of a Folk Critter. This informative book traces the spread of the nine-banded armadillo from its first notice in South Texas late in the 1840s to its current range east to Florida and north to Missouri. The authors look at the armadillo’s natural history and habitat as well as the role of humans in promoting its spread, projecting that the animal is increasing in both range and number, continuing its ecological success in areas where habitat and climate are favorable. The book also contributes to a long-standing research theme in geography: the relationship between humans and wildlife. It explores the armadillo’s value to the medical community in current research in Hansen’s Disease (leprosy) as well as commercial uses, and abuses, of the armadillo in recent times. Of particular note is the author’s engaging look at the armadillo as a symbol of popular culture, the efforts now underway to make it a “totem animal” symbolizing the easy-going lifestyles of some Sunbelt cities, and the spread of the craze for armadilliana to other urban centers.
Download or read book Armadillo Rodeo written by Jan Brett and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1995-09-12 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most armadillos are happy scratching sand and eating, but Bo longs for adventure. And adventure Bo gets, the day Harmony Jean breaks in her brand-new chili-pepper-red cowboy boots by the banks of Can Creek. Peering out across the creek bed, Bo is sure he's spotted a rip-roarin', rootin'-tootin', shiny red armadillo! Bo's off and running after his new friend--right down to the Curly H Rodeo. There Bo gets to do all the things he's dreamed of doing: he rides a bronc, eats red-hot chili peppers, and even tries the two-step. Bo is ready to follow his pal off into the sunset, but he is about to discover his new friend is no ordinary armadillo. Jan Brett turns her considerable storytelling talents toward the Texas countryside in this warm and funny story of an armadillo on his own. Luckily, Ma Armadillo and her boys are searching for Bo in the borders to bring him back home.
Download or read book The Armadillo from Amarillo written by and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1999-03-31 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When an armadillo named Sasparillo wants to know where on earth he is, he leaves his home in San Antonio and travels north through the canyons and prairies of Texas. In Amarillo he meets an eagle and, with her help, finds the answer to his question--as well as lots of adventures.
Download or read book Texas Armadillo written by Lisa Strattin and published by . This book was released on 2016-04-14 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn fun facts about the Texas Armadillo - the armadillo lizard (girdled) is a very interesting animal. Full color photos and coloring pages for your child.
Download or read book Armadillo Rodeo written by Jan Brett and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-04-26 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Bo spots what he thinks is a "rip-roarin', rootin'-tootin', shiny red armadillo," he knows what he has to do. Follow that armadillo! Bo leaves his mother and three brothers behind and takes off for a two-stepping, bronco-bucking adventure. Jan Brett turns her considerable talents toward the Texas countryside in this amusing story of an armadillo on his own.
Download or read book Armadillo World Headquarters written by Eddie Wilson and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2017-04-04 with total page 521 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Eddie’s story is by turns hilarious, informative, and the living spirit of its age. . . . [He] piles the most unlikely anecdotes on top of one another, creating a land of enchantment and an order of chemically altered consciousness that rescues an era I’d thought not so much lost as forgotten. Not only am I thrilled I’ve read this story and wish I was in it, I wish I’d written it.” —Dave Marsh, from the foreword “The Armadillo World Headquarters . . . was one of the most exciting, and remained one of the most exciting, places in the United States for the years that it was in operation. I saw a little of everything at the Armadillo, and it was one of the great experiences of my life.” —Ann Richards, from the author’s preface On August 7, 1970, Eddie Wilson and a band of hippies threw open the doors of Armadillo World Headquarters, and the live music capital of the world was born in Austin, Texas. Over its ten-year lifespan, the Armadillo hosted thousands of high-profile musicians—Willie Nelson, Frank Zappa, Bruce Springsteen, Taj Mahal, AC/DC, Charlie Daniels, the Ramones, Roy Buchanan, and Bette Midler, to name a random few. The Armadillo helped define the Austin lifestyle, culture, and identity, setting the stage for successors such as the SXSW music festival, PBS’s Austin City Limits, and the ACL festival, which have made Austin an international destination for music fans. In this rollicking memoir, Eddie Wilson tells the behind-the-scenes story of the Armadillo from the moment he first peered into a derelict National Guard armory building and knew that destiny had found him. He vividly describes how two previously clashing groups—rednecks and hippies—came together at the Armadillo, enjoying a new blend of country music and rock that spawned a many-named movement: cosmic cowboy, progressive country, and redneck rock, among others. Wilson also reveals the struggles and creative solutions that kept the doors open, the angels who provided timely infusions of cash, the janitors and carpenters who maintained the Dillo, and the artists who created iconic poster art. Extensively illustrated with candid photographs and music posters, Armadillo World Headquarters recounts the story of this legendary venue as no other book can.
Download or read book Amazing Armadillos written by Jennifer Mckerley and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2014-11-26 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Armadillos may look funny, move oh-so-slowly, and smell a little stinky but readers can learn how extraordinary they are in this Step 3 book! Did you know that armadillos can jump three feet in the air to scare away predators? They can hold their breath underwater for 10 minutes, and they’ve been known to eat 40,000 bugs in a single meal! Follows a female armadillo as she forages for food, builds a home, and prepares for the birth of her baby pups while learning quirky and cool facts about the amazing armadillo! Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics--for children who are ready to read on their own.
Download or read book Arnie Armadillo and the Texas State Symbols written by Kathy Gause and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2013-04-27 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arnie is an Armadillo who traveled to Texas from Missouri in search of other armadillos. Shortly after arriving in Texas, Arnie met Albert Armadillo and became friends immediately. Albert agreed to go on a road trip of Texas with Arnie to explore the seven different regions of Texas: the Texas Piney Woods, the Texas Gulf Coast, the South Texas Plains, the Texas Hill Country, the Big Bend Country, the Texas Panhandle Plains, and the Texas Prairies and Lakes. While exploring the Texas Hill Country, Arnie and Albert toured the Texas State Capitol in Austin. While in Austin, Arnie and Albert learn all kinds of interesting facts about the great State of Texas! Join Arnie and Albert as they discover what Texas is all about!
Download or read book The Nine Banded Armadillo written by W. J. Loughry and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 2024-02-19 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The word armadillo is Spanish for “little armored one.” This midsize mammal that looks like a walking tank is a source of fascination for many people but a mystery to almost all. Dating back at least eleven million years, the nocturnal, burrowing insectivore was for centuries mistaken for a cross between a hedgehog and a turtle, but it actually belongs to the mammalian superorder Xenarthra that includes sloths and anteaters. Biologists W. J. Loughry and Colleen M. McDonough have studied the nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus) for more than twenty years. Their richly illustrated book offers the first comprehensive review of everything scientists know about this unique animal. Engaging both scientists and a broader public, Loughry and McDonough describe the armadillo’s anatomy and physiology and all aspects of its ecology, behavior, and evolution. They also compare the nine-banded armadillo with twenty or so other, related species. The authors pay special attention to three key features of armadillo biology—reproduction, disease, and habitat expansion—and why they matter. Armadillos reproduce in a unique and puzzling manner: females always give birth to litters of genetically identical quadruplets, a strategy not found in any other vertebrates. Nine-banded armadillos are also the only vertebrates except for humans known to contract leprosy naturally. And what about habitat expansion? The authors suggest that the armadillo’s remarkable spread across the southeastern United States may be the consequence of its most notable feature: a tough, protective carapace. Biologists, evolutionists, students, and all those interested in this curious creature will find The Nine-Banded Armadillo rich in information and insight. This comprehensive analysis will stand as the definitive scientific reference for years to come and a source of pleasure for the general public.
Download or read book The Texas Adventures of Arnie Armadillo Texas Panhandle Plains written by Kathy Gause and published by . This book was released on 2013-08-21 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Texas Adventures of Arnie Armadillo is about a lonely armadillo from Missouri who longs to meet other armadillos. After he hears so much about the state of Texas and how there are a lot of armadillos living there, Arnie decides to leave the only home he has ever known and travel alone to Texas. Soon after arriving there, he makes a new and dear friend, Albert Armadillo, and becomes an adopted member of Albert's family. Arnie and Albert decide to go on a road trip of Texas and explore the seven different regions. The Texas Panhandle Plains is about Arnie and Albert discovering the Texas history and culture of well-known cities such as Amarillo, Abilene, Canyon, Lubbock, and San Angelo. They also meet some of the wildlife native to this region.
Download or read book The Texas Adventures of Arnie Armadillo Texas Piney Woods written by Kathy Gause and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-06-03 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Texas Adventures of Arnie Armadillo is about a lonely armadillo from Missouri who longs to meet other armadillos. After he hears so much about the state of Texas and how there are a lot of armadillos living there, Arnie decides to leave the only home he has ever known and travel alone to Texas. Soon after arriving there, he makes a new and dear friend, Albert Armadillo, and becomes an adopted member of Albert's family. The Texas Piney Woods is about Arnie and Albert traveling throughout this region, exploring the different towns and cities. They also meet some of the wildlife native to this region.
Download or read book The Texas Adventures of Arnie Armadillo Texas Prairies and Lakes written by Kathy Gause and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-09-23 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Texas Adventures of Arnie Armadillo is about a lonely armadillo from Missouri who longs to meet other armadillos. After he hears so much about the state of Texas and how there are a lot of armadillos living there, Arnie decides to leave the only home he has ever known and travel alone to Texas. Soon after arriving there, he makes a new and dear friend, Albert Armadillo, and becomes an adopted member of Albert's family. Arnie and Albert decide to go on a road trip of Texas and explore the seven different regions. The Texas Prairies and Lakes is about Arnie and Albert discovering the history and culture of the towns and cities of that region, like Waco, Paris, Bryan-College Station, and Weatherford. They also meet some of the wildlife native to this region.
Download or read book Adina De Zavala written by Kathy Gause and published by . This book was released on 2014-12-01 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arnie Armadillo is an armadillo who traveled from Missouri to Texas in search of other armadillos. Shortly after arriving in Texas, he makes a new and dear friend, Albert Armadillo, and becomes an adopted member of Albert's family. Together, Arnie and Albert have traveled the entire state of Texas, exploring and discovering the many great things Texas has to offer. Arnie and Albert now want to learn more about the early Texas history and its many men and women who fought for the independence of Texas.Arnie Armadillo and the Texas Heroes is a series of books that tell the stories of the men who sacrificed and fought valiantly for the Independence of Texas. This volume tells the story of Adina de Zavala, granddaughter of Lorenzo de Zavala and "Angel of the Alamo."
Download or read book The Texas Adventures of Arnie Armadillo Texas Gulf Coast written by Kathy Gause and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-08-03 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Texas Adventures of Arnie Armadillo is about a lonely armadillo from Missouri who longs to meet other armadillos. After he hears so much about the state of Texas and how there are a lot of armadillos living there, Arnie decides to leave the only home he has ever known and travel alone to Texas. Soon after arriving there, he makes a new and dear friend, Albert Armadillo, and becomes an adopted member of Albert's family. Arnie and Albert decide to go on a road trip to explore the seven different regions of Texas. The Texas Gulf Coast is about Arnie and Albert traveling throughout this region, exploring the different towns and cities, like Beaumont, Houston, Galveston, and Corpus Christi. They also meet some of the wildlife native to this region.
Download or read book The Texas Adventures of Arnie Armadillo South Texas Plains written by Kathy Gause and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-10-07 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Texas Adventures of Arnie Armadillo is about a lonely armadillo from Missouri who longs to meet other armadillos. After he hears so much about the state of Texas and how there are a lot of armadillos living there, Arnie decides to leave the only home he has ever known and travel alone to Texas. Soon after arriving there, he makes a new and dear friend, Albert Armadillo, and becomes an adopted member of Albert's family. Arnie and Albert decide to go on a road trip of Texas and explore the seven different regions. The South Texas Plains is about Arnie and Albert discovering the Texas history and culture of well-known cities such as San Antonio, Laredo, Eagle Pass, Goliad, and Gonzales. They also meet some of the wildlife native to this region.
Download or read book Armadillo Antics written by Bill Martin and published by . This book was released on 2022-04-26 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Don t Ever Cross That Road written by Conrad J. Storad and published by Bobolink Media. This book was released on 2003 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a class of young armadillos being taught armadillo facts, and why they should never cross a road.
