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Kangaroos Down Under

by K. S. Tankersley

Kangaroos in their natural world

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Kangaroos in their natural world

K. S. Tankersley’s nonfiction introduction brings together the kangaroo’s habitat, diet, movement, physical characteristics and habits. It also describes the life of a young joey in its mother’s pouch and compares the size and hopping distance of different kangaroo species. Australia and New Guinea provide the geographic context, with the book addressing how kangaroos are adapted to life in the outback. More than a dozen color images show kangaroos in natural habitats, complementing the material for research or shared reading.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children in grade 4 and above seeking material for research or reports on kangaroos.
  • Children and parents looking for an informational read-aloud about kangaroos.
  • Young readers interested in animal habitats, behavior and physical adaptations.

Themes

Kangaroo habitat and adaptationDiet, movement and behaviorJoey developmentSpecies size and variation

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Book overview

Children will love this delightful and informative book from the Exploring Nature Series about the captivating kangaroo from down under. In this informative book, children will learn about the kangaroo's habitat, what he eats and how he moves from place to place in the wild. They will also learn about the life of an active young joey in his mother's pouch. They will also become familiar with interesting facts about the kangaroo's habits, size and weight, body styles, and colors and identify what makes them well adapted to live in the outback of Australia and New Guinea. Discover details about how large each species of kangaroo can become and how far they can hop. This book is an excellent resource for older children in grades 4 and higher for research and reports on the unusual kangaroo. Includes over a dozen full-color images of kangaroos in their natural habitats for children to admire. This book is also an informative and fun read-aloud for kids and parents to enjoy together. Your child will love learning more about this exciting and unique animal. Buy the book and delight your child with this fun and informative book today.
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