How Slow Is a Sloth?
Author: Kurt Waldendorf
Publisher:
Published: 2017
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781503816794
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExamines the slow speed of a sloth through simple text, photograph, and measurement comparisons.
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Slow, Slow Sloths
Author: Bonnie Bader
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2016
Total Pages: 34
ISBN-13: 0399541179
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis adorable book all about sloths is perfect for young animal-lovers! This fact-and-photo-filled book features one of the cutest and most unique animals out there--the sloth! Did you know that sloths sleep up to twenty hours a day? Did you know they descend from their trees once a week to go to the bathroom? In this nonfiction reader, kids will learn all about this sleepy, slow-moving mammal.
"Slowly, Slowly, Slowly," Said the Sloth
Author: Eric Carle
Publisher: World of Eric Carle
Published: 2002-08-26
Total Pages: 31
ISBN-13: 0399239545
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSet in the lush world of the tropical rain forest, this original picture book about a slow moving sloth who is smarter than he looks is an exquisite showcase for Carle's colorful collage art with a meaningful message. Full-color illustrations.
Sloths
Author: Rebecca Cliffe
Publisher:
Published: 2017-09-01
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9780692864364
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSloth expert Rebecca Cliffe has teamed up with world renowned wildlife photographer Suzi Eszterhas to produce this stunning coffee-table book which takes readers on an immersive journey through the jungles of South America to discover the secret lives of sloths. The story is illustrated through spectacular imagery capturing some of the most intimate and rarely seen moments, while the narrative reveals some of the latest scientific discoveries and provides fascinating insights into the previously unknown habits of these unusual animals. A portion of all proceeds from the sale of this book go towards supporting the work of the Sloth Conservation Foundation.
Life in the Sloth Lane
Author: Lucy Cooke
Publisher: Workman Publishing
Published: 2018-04-17
Total Pages: 145
ISBN-13: 0761193227
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWHY ARE SLOTHS ALWAYS SMILING? Perhaps it’s because they’ve mastered the art of taking it slow in a world whose frenzied pace is driving the rest of us crazy. Here, in a mindfulness book like no other, heart-tuggingly cute photographs of these always-chill creatures are paired with words of wisdom, all to inspire us to slow down, stop to enjoy the little things, and come up relaxed, centered, and smiling.
A Little Book of Sloth
Author: Lucy Cooke
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2013-03-05
Total Pages: 31
ISBN-13: 1442445580
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCozy up with adorable baby sloths in this irresistible photographic picture book. Hang around just like a sloth and get to know the delightful residents of the Avarios Sloth Sanctuary in Costa Rica, the world’s largest sloth orphanage. You’ll fall in love with bad-boy Mateo, ooh and ahh over baby Biscuit, and want to wrap your arms around champion cuddle buddy Ubu! From British filmmaker and sloth expert Lucy Cooke comes a hilarious, heart-melting photographic picture book starring the laziest—and one of the cutest—animals on the planet.
The Sloth Who Slowed Us Down
Author: Margaret Wild
Publisher: Abrams
Published: 2018-08-14
Total Pages: 32
ISBN-13: 1683353781
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhen the speediest family in the world finds a sweet, slow sloth on their doorstep, they take him in. But, little do they know, their new pet has quite a bit to teach them. For Amy’s family, there simply aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done. Mom rushes through her work. Dad rushes through his chores. Even little Amy rushes through dinner. But Sloth does things slowly. He likes to take long, leisurely baths with lots and lots of bubbles. He plays drawn-out, imaginative games. He eats his food slowly, enjoying one small bite at a time. After a few weeks of caring for their new pet, Amy’s family finds that they actually do have enough time to tell one another stories or go for long walks together after dinner—so long as they stop rushing around so much. The Sloth Who Slowed Us Down is a celebration of slowing down and remembering the important things in life.
How Slow Is a Sloth?: Measure the Rainforest (Nature Numbers)
Author: Jill Esbaum
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Published: 2022-03-01
Total Pages: 36
ISBN-13: 133876523X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKK-2 math concepts include measuring and data. How long are a jaguar's whiskers or a toucan's beak? How long does it take a sloth to climb a tree? This book explores measuring elements from length and weight and time, with stunning pictures of the colorful animals of the Amazon. ABOUT THE SERIES: In Nature Numbers, math is beautiful, recognizable, and all around us! Highly engaging pictures of animals and nature scenes, along with cool chalk illustrations, are used to introduce basic math concepts and encourage kids to see a world of numbers all around them.
Lost Sloth
Author: J. Otto Seibold
Publisher: McSweeney's
Published: 2013-06-11
Total Pages: 19
ISBN-13: 1938073355
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSloth's phone rings and rings. He races across the room to answer the call, but he's a sloth, so it takes a while. The phone says he's won an afternoon shopping spree! Can the sloth get to the store in time to claim his prize? Yes, but it's going to take an impromptu zipline, a missed bus, a parkful of trees, an oblivious ice-cream vendor, a rainbow hang glider, and an out-of-control shopping cart to make it happen. As soon as the spree begins, the sloth crashes into a pillow display and falls asleep, exhausted from excitement. When he awakes, he finds himself the proud and happy owner of several fine new pillows. Mission accomplished.
Slothlove
Author: Sam Trull
Publisher: Inkshares
Published: 2016-04-19
Total Pages: 133
ISBN-13: 1941758509
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAs featured on National Geographic, The Today Show, Upworthy, Mental Floss, The Huffington Post, Flavorwire, Lonely Planet and many others... Wildlife conservationist and photographer Sam Trull’s world changed forever when she gave up her comfortable life in the United States for the wilds of Costa Rica. After almost twenty years of working with animals, one creature in particular had captured her heart: the sloth. In her stunning photo series, Slothlove, Sam shares intimate portraits of these captivating and endearing animals from her unique perspective as their protector, mother, and friend. Sam not only found her life’s work among her beloved sloths; she also found comfort, friendship, and inspiration after having suffered a devastating loss. Woven in with these images are unforgettable stories of heartbreak and survival, as well as interesting facts about these intelligent and beautiful creatures. Slothlove is an unforgettable journey into the trees of the Costa Rican rainforest and a moving portrait of the profound connection between humans and animals.
