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Smithsonian's Backyard
Armadillo at Riverside Road - a Smithsonian's Backyard Book
Armadillo emerges from her burrow in search of tasty insects, but her peaceful hunt will be interrupted by a hungry coyote and a trip across a busy roadway. How will Armadillo manage? This fun and informative story with detailed illustrations has been reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy. Watch your children have a blast reading and learning about the animals that live in an American backyard!
Book
- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations
- 32 pages
- Appropriate for ages 3-9
- Mini book 5 7/8 x 4 3/4 inches
Book
- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations
- 32 pages
- Appropriate for ages 3-9
- Mini book 5 7/8 x 4 3/4 inches
- GenresAnimalsPicture Books
32 pages, Hardcover
First published April 1, 1996
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August 16, 2023
Alright, I live on the other side of the world from any sort of armadillo, I think, so I've never seen one in real life. I didn't realise how big they were! Was honestly quite surprised...
I've never read a Smithsonian Backyard Book that I didn't like - granted, I've only read a handful - but they seem to me to be enormously successful examples of science communication for kids. I don't find the art quite as compelling as it has been in some of the previous volumes, but it's still very appealing and the illustration of armadillo jumping when confronted with a coyote made me laugh. And I learned something, which is all one can ask for with a book like this. Armadillos do seem like interesting creatures, especially in how they navigate water, and if I ever come across a book about them aimed at adults I'll definitely be picking it up.
I've never read a Smithsonian Backyard Book that I didn't like - granted, I've only read a handful - but they seem to me to be enormously successful examples of science communication for kids. I don't find the art quite as compelling as it has been in some of the previous volumes, but it's still very appealing and the illustration of armadillo jumping when confronted with a coyote made me laugh. And I learned something, which is all one can ask for with a book like this. Armadillos do seem like interesting creatures, especially in how they navigate water, and if I ever come across a book about them aimed at adults I'll definitely be picking it up.
September 28, 2016
Phoenix checked this out from her school library by herself. I enjoyed reading it to her. The illustrations are great and the story blends well the real facts of an armadillo with a bit of action/adventure.
February 14, 2010
Tells the story of the night adventures of a armadillo and also the books gives facts about armadillos.
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