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Destiny finds her way : how a rescued baby sloth learned to be wild / Margarita Engle ; photographs by Sam Trull.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Baby animal tales (National Geographic Society (U.S.)) | National Geographic kidsPublisher: Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2023]Copyright date: ©2023Description: 32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 26 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781426372346
  • 1426372345
  • 9781426372353
  • 1426372353
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Summary: "When Destiny was found by the Sloth Institute in Costa Rica, she was sick, thin, and one of her eyes was closed and not working. The Sloth Institute took her in and introduced her to other sloths as she started to recover. She never regained the use of her one eye, but that didn't stop Destiny from hanging out with her new buddies, or getting healthier and stronger. Last August, Destiny was fitted for her tracking collar and released back into the wild. This inspiring story not only encourages kids to be determined like Destiny, but it also shows them the importance of being kind to those who may look different than us"-- Provided by publisher.
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Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's NonFiction 599.313 E58 Available 33111011054455
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 599.313 E58 Available 33111010968416
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Explore the Costa Rican rainforest with Destiny, a rescued orphan baby sloth who must learn to return to the wild, in this heartwarming true story from Newbery Honor winner Margarita Engle.

Destiny must learn to be strong and confident after she loses the use of one of her eyes. Without her mother to protect her or teach her, Destiny is found and taken to a rescue center in Costa Rica. The little sloth soon befriends other orphaned sloths. Her poor eyesight, however, makes it hard for her to keep her balance. Eventually Destiny begins to use all of her senses to explore the world around her. But can she learn to climb? Can she master the other skills she needs to survive on her own? And will Destiny be brave enough to return to her wild, forest home?

Join award-winning author Margarita Engle and photographer Sam Trull as they introduce you to the world of sloths in this inspiring story about overcoming obstacles and believing in yourself.

For more true animal stories of rescue, friendship, and facing challenges, check out these National Geographic Kids picture books:

· Little Larry Goes to School

· A Leap for Legadema

· Natumi Takes the Lead

· A Friend for Lakota

· Jimmy the Joey

"When Destiny was found by the Sloth Institute in Costa Rica, she was sick, thin, and one of her eyes was closed and not working. The Sloth Institute took her in and introduced her to other sloths as she started to recover. She never regained the use of her one eye, but that didn't stop Destiny from hanging out with her new buddies, or getting healthier and stronger. Last August, Destiny was fitted for her tracking collar and released back into the wild. This inspiring story not only encourages kids to be determined like Destiny, but it also shows them the importance of being kind to those who may look different than us"-- Provided by publisher.

Includes bibliographical references (page 31).

Ages 4-8 National Geographic.

Grades K-1 National Geographic.

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