Secret Life of the Sloth, The
Published on 20. April 2021
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-63592-309-4 (ISBN)
Description
A year in the life of a sloth is revealed in this stunningly illustrated nonfiction picture book, the latest in the popular The Secret Life series.
Meet Perezoso, a brown-throated three-fingered sloth who lives in a rainforest habitat. Young readers will be fascinated as they learn all about her life -- how she searches for food, keeps herself safe from prey, and gives birth to a baby. Gorgeous realistic illustrations celebrate these intriguing creatures, and the story is filled with important facts and terms. The back matter at the conclusion of the book provides more in-depth information, a glossary, and further resources.
Meet Perezoso, a brown-throated three-fingered sloth who lives in a rainforest habitat. Young readers will be fascinated as they learn all about her life -- how she searches for food, keeps herself safe from prey, and gives birth to a baby. Gorgeous realistic illustrations celebrate these intriguing creatures, and the story is filled with important facts and terms. The back matter at the conclusion of the book provides more in-depth information, a glossary, and further resources.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
US School Grade: From First Grade to Fourth Grade, Interest Age: From 6 to 9 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 229 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
354 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-63592-309-4 (9781635923094)
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Laurence Pringle
The Secret Life of the Sloth
E-Book
04/2021
Astra Publishing House
€10.49
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Person
Laurence Pringle has written more than one hundred books for children and teenagers. Internationally, his books have sold more than three million copies.
Kate Garchinsky received her BFA in Illustration from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, with a focus in nature and children's literature. Visit penguinart.com.
Kate Garchinsky received her BFA in Illustration from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, with a focus in nature and children's literature. Visit penguinart.com.