Have you ever seen an animal that wears its own suit of armor?

Meet the armadillo, a mammal with a hard protective shell made of bony plates. Armadillos are expert diggers with powerful claws. They live in underground burrows and can even swim across rivers!

In this book, young readers will discover the amazing world of armadillos. From the giant armadillo weighing over one hundred pounds to the tiny pink fairy armadillo just five inches long, these creatures are full of surprises.

Inside this book, readers will learn:

• How armadillos use their armor and claws to survive in the wild
• The life cycle of armadillos from birth to adulthood
• Special adaptations like rolling into a ball and holding their breath for six minutes
• Different species of armadillos and where they live across the Americas
• How armadillos interact with people and what we can do to protect them

Packed with fun facts, a glossary, quiz questions, and hands-on activities, this chapter book makes learning about armadillos an adventure. Written at a second-grade reading level with short sentences and simple vocabulary, it is perfect for young readers ages 7-9.

Book 100 in the Chapter Books for Young Explorers series.