Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.

Sloths spend a lot of time in trees -- Sloths have special fur -- Sloths take a long time to eat -- Sloths are the world's slowest animals -- Sloths are great swimmers -- Sloths grow algae on their fur -- Sloths poop once a week -- Sloths see in black and white -- Sloths fight upside down -- Sloths give birth in trees -- Mother sloths carry their babies on their stomachs -- Sloths cannot shiver.

"Offers 12 exciting facts about these slow-moving animals, including a look at their diet, habitats, life cycle, and more. Full-color spreads give readers fascinating facts about several types of sloths and engage readers in their unique environments."--

Grades 4 to 6.