The Upside-Down Book of Sloths
$29.30
- Hardcover
40 pages
- Release Date
2 October 2023
Summary
Many find sloths cute, while some find them just plain bizarre. In The Upside-Down Book of Sloths, Elizabeth Shreeve uncovers their less-well-known evolutionary history and how they became the beloved-and unique-creatures of today. She pairs and compares the six extant modern species, like the pygmy sloth, the brown-throated sloth, and the ai, with their prehistoric counterparts, such as Thalassocnus, the tough seafaring sloth; Paramylodon, which had armor-like skin…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781324015772 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1324015772 |
| Author: | Elizabeth Shreeve, Isabella Grott |
| Publisher: | WW Norton & Co |
| Imprint: | WW Norton & Co |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 2 October 2023 |
| Weight: | 461g |
| Dimensions: | 13mm x 249mm x 251mm |
| Audience Age: | 7-10 |
Critics Review
An engaging introduction to an animal family that’s found its niche in the slow lane…. Fetching and informative.– “Kirkus Reviews”
This informational book about sloths is full of fascinating information…. An engaging and informative inquiry into the world of sloths, past and present.– “School Library Journal”
Elizabeth Shreeve
Elizabeth Shreeve writes books for young readers that celebrate Planet Earth. Elizabeth lives in Northern California with her family.
Isabella Grott grew up in Rovereto, Italy. She studied at Nemo Academy of Digital Arts in Florence, where she currently lives.
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