Sloth

Sloth: The Slowest Animal in the Rainforest Discover one of nature's most unusual and lovable creatures-the sloth! Sloth: The Slowest Animal in the Rainforest takes curious readers ages 8-12 deep into the treetops of Central and South America, where these gentle animals live their slow, fascinating lives. With vivid color photographs and kid-friendly facts, readers will learn how sloths move, eat, sleep, and survive among the branches. Find out why algae grows on a sloth's fur, how long they can hang upside down, and why moving slowly actually helps them stay safe. This engaging nonfiction book also explores the rainforests they call home and how people are working to protect them. Perfect for young animal lovers, homeschool science lessons, and classroom libraries, Sloth combines real science with irresistible visuals to inspire curiosity about wildlife and conservation. From the popular Incredible Planet Animal Facts series-where learning about animals is always an adventure!This animal fact book features:Full-color photographs Large 8 ¿ by 11-inch pages Carefully researched information Durable, glossy cover