Synopses & Reviews
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. In Amarillo he meets an eagle and, with her help, finds the answer to his questionand#8212;as well as lots of adventures.
Review
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.and#8212;Instructor
An easy geography lesson, and the illustrations showcase the beauty of our largest state.and#8212;Southern Living
Teachers exploring the and#8216;where am Iand#8217; concept will appreciate the increasingly distant views of city, area, state, continent, planet, and solar system.and#8212;Booklist
Enchanting.and#8212;Kirkus Reviews
Review
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
--Village Voice
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.
About the Author
LYNNE CHERRY has devoted her life to sharing her concern about environmental issues with others. Her important children's books also include The Armadillo from Amarillo and two tales from the Amazon rain forest: The Great Kapok Tree and The Shaman's Apprentice. She lives in Washington, D.C.