"Simple text and photographs present giant anteaters, how they look, where they live, and what they do"--Provided by publisher.

It might be hard to believe that the silly-looking creature called the anteater could be deadly, but it s true. These mammals primarily eat insects, lots of insects. Their tongue flies in and out of their mouth up to 160 times a minute. But they re equipped with some deadly claws that come in handy when they re defending themselves. Incredibly, giant anteaters have even killed people. This book is filled with surprising information about anteaters...

Introduction to the giant anteater.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to giant anteaters. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

"A child travels to Brazil, observes an anteater's behavior in the wild, and learns about its eating and survival habits. This illustrated narrative nonfiction book includes a range map, glossary, and further resources"--