Pangolins for Kids: The Only Mammal Covered in Scales

Did you know a pangolin can eat 70 million insects in a single year? The pangolin is one of the most extraordinary animals on the planet - and one of the least known. Covered from head to tail in tough overlapping scales, this shy, nocturnal creature has a secret life full of astonishing surprises. Now your young explorer can finally discover the animal that even scientists find remarkable.Inside this book, kids will discover: - Why pangolins are the only mammals in the world with scales - and what those scales are actually made of- How a pangolin curls into an armored ball so tough that lions and leopards give up trying to break it open- The secret of their incredible tongue - longer than their entire body - and how it catches thousands of insects in the dark- How pangolins climb trees, swim across rivers, and navigate the night without ever being seen- Where pangolins live across Africa and Asia - and why their habitats are so different- How baby pangolins ride on their mother's tail and learn to survive in the wild- Why pangolins have no teeth at all - and how they digest food without them- What makes pangolins the most sought-after animal by illegal wildlife traders - and what conservationists are doing to save themPacked with stunning photographs, fascinating facts, and easy-to-read chapters, this nonfiction book brings one of nature's most secretive and magical creatures to vivid life. Perfect for curious kids ages 6-10 who love animals, wildlife, and the natural world.Mysterious. Armored. Utterly unique. Meet the pangolin.Part of The Great Book of Animal Knowledge series.

Pagina's: 54, Paperback, Independently published