Sloths are furry animals that live in rainforests. They use their long claws to move slowly across the treetops, looking for food. Beginning readers hone their phonics skills while learning all about these unique animals. As readers practice decoding words with digraph th, they gain science knowledge. Every Stairway Decodables nonfiction book combines multiple aspects of the Science of Reading to support small group instruction, independent reading, and reading practice at home.