Armadillos (Blastoff! Readers: Backyard Wildlife) (Blastoff! Readers, Level 1: Backyard Wildlife)

A shell of bony plates covers an armadillo's body. This dense body armor protects the animal, but it also makes swimming difficult. To avoid sinking in water, an armadillo must inflate its stomach with air! In this book, children will learn about the diet, habitat, and unique look of the armadillo.