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.
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From Publishers Weekly
This armadillo's-eye exploration of Texan terrain (and beyond, into outer space) is noteworthy for the art, which, said PW, "does full justice to the country through which [the hero] roams." Ages 5-9. (May.
- roams." Ages 5-9. (May)
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- roams." Ages 5-9. (May)
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From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 3-Spectacular watercolor and oil-pastel renditions of Texas scenes combine with the rhymed-verse explorations of a curious armadillo to form an excellent map-skills book for beginners. Sasparillo Armadillo decides to explore his native state, and travels from San Antonio to Amarillo. He's still not sure where in the world he is, so he catches a ride on the back of a golden eagle and eventually boards the space shuttle for an even larger perspective. Cherry's love for the environment, shown in The Great Kapok Tree (1990) and A River Ran Wild (1992, both Harcourt), is evident in this book as well. Fields of bluebonnets and Indian paintbrushes sprawl across borderless, two-page spreads, giving credence to the grandeur of the countryside. Indigenous plants, animals (some endangered), and unique geographical formations are introduced via inset postcards that Sasparillo sends to his cousin Brillo in Philadelphia. An author's note is packed with more cultural, historical, and scientific information, disclaiming some of the fantasy elements but assuring readers that "the geographical information in the text is accurate." An ecological jewel that sparkles with multifaceted spin-off possibilities.
Claudia Cooper, Ft. Stockton Independent School District, TX
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Claudia Cooper, Ft. Stockton Independent School District, TX
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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A must for everyone who loves childrens books,
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This review is from: The Armadillo from Amarillo (Hardcover)
I checked out this book from our local library because of the colorful illustrations, but as soon as I got it home I knew I had discovered a treasure. My children loved the rolling, tumbling word play and I loved the fact that they were learning as I was reading. Ms Cherry does a wonderful job of drawing you into the story and her illustrations are delightful. I have added this book to our home library and look forward to seeing new stories from this wonderful authoress. I highly recommed it to any one with children or a love for Texas. A must to own.
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My daughter loves armadillos, so when I saw this book at the library, I had to bring it home. It is great. It took her interest in armadillos and combined it with geography. The author did a great job of intertwining the fact that there are 50 states and linking that with the continents and our place on earth and the planets in the solar system. For us, this is definately worth purchasing!!
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Perspective,
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This is a book about an armadillo who wants to travel outside his small world - the
desert area of Amarillo. As he goes along, he sends back postcards of what he sees. He is very ingenious in getting farther and farther away from Amarillo. He eventually makes it to outer space. Cumulatively, the reader ends up with a sense of where we are in the universe. It is a simpler book version of the Powers of Ten movie from many years ago.
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The nine-banded armadillo population spread east from Texas and west from Florida (where it was introduced in 1949) until it now covers the entire southern United States. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Harcourt Brace, San Antonio New!
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Front Cover | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
The nine-banded armadillo population spread east from Texas and west from Florida (where it was introduced in 1949) until it now covers the entire southern United States. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Harcourt Brace, San Antonio New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Geographic Literacy Through Children's Literature: by Linda K. Rogers on 4 pages
- Scientific Reading Assessment: Targeted Intervention and Follow-Up Lessons by Maryann Manning on page 119, and Back Matter
- CUES: Choose, Use, Enjoy, Share: A Model for Educational Enrichment Through the School Library Media Center by Phyllis B. Leonard on page 168, and page 188
- Get to Know Lynne Cherry: Videocassette [VHS] by Lynne Cherry on page 3, and Back Matter
- Books and Beyond: New Ways to Reach Readers by Michael P. Ford on page 132
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