Aardvark, what a long snout you have. This nocturnal mammal uses its prominent nose to sniff out its next meal of termites and ants. Through fact-filled text and color photos, readers learn about these quiet African animals, including their relationship with their habitat. Read about their homes, body features, reproduction, diet, and family life. Words to Know appear at the front of the book so that readers are ready when they encounter a new term in the text. Detailed Table of Contents, Fact Boxes, Full-Color Photographs, Glossary, Index, Safety Tips, Sidebars, Websites.

In the sand where the digging is easy -- The awkward aardvark -- Underground dining -- Movable feast -- Aardvarks at home -- Adorable aardvark babies -- Aardvark talk -- Aardvarks predators -- Stay safe around aardvarks.