This book tells about the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of the three-toed sloth and some of the evolutionary tricks they have developed to help them survive.
Howard the cheetah, who is used to being the fastest animal of all, injures his leg and is befriended by a sloth, who helps him appreciate taking life at a slower pace.
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces baby sloths to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--.