The Armadillo from Amarillo - by Lynne Cherry (Paperback)

Name: The Armadillo from Amarillo - by Lynne Cherry (Paperback)
Brand: Clarion Books
SKU: 92891757
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Highlights

Sasparillo, an armadillo from Texas, leaves his home to find out where on Earth he is, and with the help of a golden eagle, he discovers where he lives--in a city, in a state, in a country, on a continent, on a planet, in the solar system, in the universe.
6-9 Years
9.75" x 7.97" Paperback
40 Pages
Juvenile Fiction, Technology

Description

About the Book

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. "An easy geography lesson".--"Southern Living". Full color.

Book Synopsis

Sasparillo, an armadillo from Texas, leaves his home to find out where on Earth he is, and with the help of a golden eagle, he discovers where he lives--in a city, in a state, in a country, on a continent, on a planet, in the solar system, in the universe. Along the way, Sasparillo learns about geography, history, the environment, and animals native to Texas.

Review Quotes

An ecological jewel that sparkles with multifaceted spin-off possibilities.-School Library Journal

This is the perfect hook to start students exploring the United States.--Instructor
An easy geography lesson, and the illustrations showcase the beauty of our largest state.--Southern Living

Teachers exploring the 'where am I' concept will appreciate the increasingly distant views of city, area, state, continent, planet, and solar system.--Booklist

Enchanting.--Kirkus Reviews
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Dimensions (Overall): 9.75 Inches (H) x 7.97 Inches (W) x .14 Inches (D)

Weight: .33 Pounds

Suggested Age: 6-9 Years

Number of Pages: 40

Genre: Juvenile Fiction

Sub-Genre: Technology

Publisher: Clarion Books

Theme: General

Format: Paperback

Author: Lynne Cherry

Language: English

Street Date: March 31, 1999

TCIN: 92891757

UPC: 9780152019556

Item Number (DPCI): 247-08-0438

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 0.14 inches length x 7.97 inches width x 9.75 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.33 pounds

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