This book introduces armadillos, mammals that have bodies covered in bony plates, describing their physical characteristics, eating habits, habitats, behavior, life cycle, and endangered status.

Includes index. Includes glossary.

Little armored ones - Warm, western homes - Hard, scaly plates - Season to season - Armadillo facts! - Pups growing up - Digging for insects - What eats armadillos? - Humans and armadillos - Keeping armadillos safe.