Sloths (Nature Watch (Lerner)) [Library Binding]

Melissa Stewart (Author)

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Grade 4-6–Johnson's introduction to the American crow is both playful and informative. It begins with a simple map of its range and explains how these birds are similar to and different from other members of the Corvidae family, and then expands into an organized presentation of the bird's life cycle. Young readers will also find an explanation of historical superstition and current human reactions, including the true connection between the crow and the West Nile virus. Report writers will get all the information they need here, including physical features, habitats, and migration. The interesting text is combined with some well-selected but standard color photography, bringing this familiar bird to life. In the second book, two- and three-toed sloths' physical features, habitat, and environmental issues are featured. The well-composed text traces their evolution from prehistoric progenitors to the current day. Their range is pictured on a map from Central America through parts of Argentina and Brazil, but it is not clearly color-coded. One photograph depicts the torturous, painful-looking struggle of the sloth to move along the ground. With its well-captioned, full-color photos on every page and informative text, Sloths offers enough information for solid reports and general interest.–Nancy Call, Santa Cruz Public Libraries, Aptos, CA
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Library Binding: 48 pages
• Publisher: Carolrhoda Books (January 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1575055775
• ISBN-13: 978-1575055770
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 8.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,636,632 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Melissa Stewart has written more than 100 science books for young readers. While gathering information for her books, Melissa has hiked in tropical rain forests, gone on safari in Africa, and swum with sea lions in the Galapagos Islands. She can't imagine any better job! Visit Melissa's website at www.melissa-stewart.com or track her at twitter.com/mstewartscience.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Sloths are too cool!, February 6, 2010

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I want to go to Costa Rico and see these anaimals. The book helped me get a feel for them!