The Armadillo from Amarillo

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.

About the author

LYNNE CHERRY has devoted her life to sharing her concern about environmental issues with others. Her important children's books also include The Armadillo from Amarillo and two tales from the Amazon rain forest: The Great Kapok Tree and The Shaman's Apprentice. She lives in Washington, D.C.
LYNNE CHERRY has devoted her life to sharing her concern about environmental issues with others. Her important children's books also include The Armadillo from Amarillo and two tales from the Amazon rain forest: The Great Kapok Tree and The Shaman's Apprentice. She lives in Washington, D.C.

Summary

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.

Additional text

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

Product details

• Authors: Lynne Cherry
• Assisted by: Lynne Cherry (Illustration)
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 6 to 9
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.03.1999
• EAN: 9780152019556
• ISBN: 978-0-15-201955-6
• No. of pages: 40
• Dimensions: 203 mm x 248 mm x 4 mm
• Weight: 159 g
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Picture books; JUVENILE FICTION: Humorous Stories, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / General, JUVENILE FICTION: Action & Adventure / General, JUVENILE FICTION: Girls & Women, JUVENILE FICTION: Action & Adventure / Survival Stories, JUVENILE FICTION: Technology / General, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Pets, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Baby Animals, JUVENILE FICTION: Science Fiction / General, JUVENILE FICTION: Action & Adventure / Pirates