Includes index.

Amazing armadillos -- At home in the Americas -- Alike and different -- Little armored ones -- Dynamite diggers -- Burrowing in -- A nose for food -- Avoiding trouble -- In the swim -- Starting a family -- Pup pup hooray! -- In the nursery -- Growing strong -- Massive ancestors -- Close relatives -- Human interactions -- An uncertain future -- A success story -- Armadillo family tree.

Did you know that there are 20 species of armadillo, but only two roll into a ball for protection. Nature's Children series provides young readers (Ages 8-10) with fascinating information about the planet's most incredible wildlife species. Each title offers a complete picture of the animal- from birth to adulthood- and describes its place in our world, including how humans impact it and its environment.