Download or read book Armadillos written by Aaron Carr and published by Weigl Publishers. This book was released on 2015-08-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most types of armadillos grow shells that protect the front and back of their body. The three-banded armadillo rolls into a ball when it feels threatened. These interesting facts and more can be found in Armadillos, an Animals in My Backyard book.

Download or read book Armadillos Wild Life LOL written by Scholastic and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dynamite digger can range in size from hamster size to the size of a golden retriever! Meet the amazing armadillo - one of the world's most unusual animals. 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.

Download or read book Wildlife Wonders written by Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. and published by Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.. This book was released on 2012-04-01 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated for 2012 and part of the Britannica Learning Library Series, in Wildlife Wonders, you will encounter amazing animals, study their actions, and learn how their habitats have changed over time.

Download or read book The Amazing Armadillo written by Larry L. Smith and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 1984-11-01 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the range, habitat, characteristics, and behavior of armadillos, tells how they are used for food and medical research, and considers their role in the popular culture of the southwest

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 Oddball Book of Armadillos written by Elizabeth Shreeve and published by WW Norton. This book was released on 2024-09-03 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the creators of The Upside-Down Book of Sloths, this delightful new picture book traces the history of one of Earth’s strangest animals. Armadillos are a hodgepodge of different animal parts and behaviors rarely seen together—in short, they’re oddballs! In this companion to The Upside-Down Book of Sloths, Elizabeth Shreeve explores the evolutionary history of armadillos and how they became the burrowing, swimming, roly-poly, armored predators of today. She pairs modern species like the adorable pink fairy armadillo, the chilling screaming hairy armadillo, and the iconic nine-banded armadillo with their ancient counterparts, such as the glyptodont, which could be as large as a car, had a turtle-like dome of armor, and even a spiked tail club! Entertaining, educational, and completely endearing, The Oddball Book of Armadillos digs deep into armadillos, their evolutionary history, and their future in our changing world.

Download or read book Pachamama Tales written by Paula Martín and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2014-07-31 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A bilingual collection of enchanting folk tales from the peoples of Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, Uruguay, and Paraguay, accompanied by historical and geographical background as well as color photographs. Containing numerous tales that have never before appeared in an English-language children's story collection, this book presents many of author Paula Martín's favorite stories from her many years of experience in storytelling around the world and particularly in South America. It stands as a unique folklore and storytelling resource that will give readers a better understanding of life and culture in the southern part of South America. Readers of all ages will delight in entertaining stories about animals, plants and trees, musical instruments, lost places, fantastic creatures, and witches and devils. This collection also includes never-ending tales, sky stories, and folk tales about fools. The book provides related cultural information about the lands where these stories originated as well as the people who tell these tales, traditional games of South America, and recipes for regional food items that can go hand in hand with the stories.

Download or read book Armadillo s Burrow written by Dee Phillips and published by Bearport Publishing. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looks at armadillo burrows and how armadillos use them to stay safe and raise their young.

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Download or read book Resistance written by Alex Cole and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008-07 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: David Marshall is bored and annoyed. He's been bored and annoyed for ages. Everyone thinks he is living a middle class dream. No one has any idea that he isn't happy, or that he is full of hatred. People are parasites. Life isn't fair. Idiots go about their selfish and thoughtless lives and get away with it. One of David's friends has an accident and injures his brain, leaving him with an inability to lie. David watches his friend's life crumble around him as his inability to lie gradually alienates everyone. David is appalled that honesty has such severe consequences in modern society and decides it is time to do something about it. David exposes the liars and the cheats, and makes them face the consequences of their lives and their choices, but with traumatic consequences of his own. A story of obsession and the selfish foundation of human existence.

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Download or read book Toby and His Battle for Freedom written by John Crespeno and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-10 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book 101 Fun Fables written by Bernie L. Calaway and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-07-09 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 101 Fun Fables is a saucy collection of animal fables with more than a touch of whimsy. Every story, even so, is juicy with its own spiritual spark found in its ending moral and practical life application. The humor is deep but gentle; the life lessons are simple but pointed. Enjoy it as a fun read or make the stories work for you by spicing up your writing, speech, and thinking.