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Find out some unusual features of the Australian kangaroo, from the way it hops, to the way it carries it's baby in its pouch. Includes teaching notes.
This popular series continues traveling the planet to study alligators, bats, and other fascinating animals. Beautiful photos are paired with accessible text to examine the featured creature's appearance, habitat, behaviors, and life cycle.
This book provides an authoritative source of information on kangaroos and their relatives. Topics include: species characteristics and biology, adaptations and function, and conservation. The book also discusses culling and the commercial kangaroo harvest, as well as national attitudes to kangaroos and their value for tourism. There are 71 recognised species of kangaroo found in Australasia. Of these, 46 are endemic to Australia, 21 are endemic to the island of New Guinea, and four species are found in both regions. The various species have a number of common names, including bettong, kangaroo, pademelon, potoroo, quokka, rat kangaroo, rock wallaby, tree kangaroo, wallaby and wallaroo. Illustrated in full colour, Australia’s Amazing Kangaroos will give readers insight into the world of this intriguing marsupial – an animal that has pride of place on the Australian Coat of Arms.
Six new titles in this popular narrative nonfiction adventure series feature animals from the ocean to Africa to Australia. Child adventurers become wildlife tourists and make firsthand observations about the animals. According to Booklist, "This engaging and original take on a perennially popular subject will be a welcome addition to school and public library collections." Each title features a world range map and additional resources list for further study. A child goes on a safari in Africa and observes lions hunting and lions' behavior in their pride.
Want to learn more about kangaroos? Hop on board! It's hard not to fall in love with the adorable kangaroo. Like much of Australia's wildlife, kangaroos are unique. Their joeys live in pouches, they hop to get around and they can freeze their embryos. Crazy, right? In The Ultimate Kangaroo Book for Kids by Australian non-fiction author Jenny Kellett, you will learn only the best kangaroo facts that kids will love. With over 100 fascinating facts, gorgeous hi-res photos, and a fun BONUS word search available in the print version, children will be completely immersed and fascinated by the exciting world of their favourite marsupial in this interactive kangaroo book for kids. Did you know...? * Kangaroos can't sweat because they don't have any sweat glands. * Kangaroos can't walk backward. * Most kangaroos are left-handed. You'll find these facts and many more in this illustrated kangaroo book for kids. With 20+ stunning photos, even early readers will enjoy it—as well as adults! Perfect for teaching children to read, while letting them learn about the exciting world of kangaroos—it is the ideal book for long car journeys and bedtime reading. Scroll up and click Buy Now and help your child become a kangaroo expert in no time!
This latest book in the series of Those Amazing Animals asks and answers 20 questions about a kooky but adorable animal--the kangaroo. Like all books in the series, it includes delightful illustrations by Steve Weaver, and terrific photos with each question. Do you know if kangaroos live in trees? Did you ever wonder if kangaroos are spring-loaded? Why they are called boomers, fliers, and stinkers? Why do kangaroos have built-in air conditioning? You'll find answers to these questions and much more in Those Kooky Kangaroos. Next in series > > See all of the books in this series
Written by Australian non-fiction author, Jenny Kellett, children and adults will love learning more about the exciting world of kangaroos-from their unique traits and habits, to the different species and more.
