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. 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 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.
