The Armadillo from Amarillo - by Lynne Cherry (Paperback)

About the Book

When an armadillo named Sasparillo wants to know where on Earth he is, he leaves his home in San Antonio and travels north through the canyons and prairies of Texas. "An easy geography lesson".--"Southern Living". Full color.

Book Synopsis

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.

Review Quotes

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