Jumping Joeys


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Journey through the night with some of Australia's most fascinating furry friends. Meet waddling wombats, bounding bilbies, peculiar possums and daring devils in this delightful introduction to our cute and quirky marsupials.




Jumping Kangaroos


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Introduces the physical characteristics, habitat, and survival techniques of the kangaroo.




Life Cycle of a Kangaroo


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What is a baby kangaroo called? Why does a kangaroo live in its mother’s pouch? When can it come out? The answers to these questions and more are found in this helpful guide to a kangaroo’s life cycle. This engaging and essential life science topic is presented to readers through concise main text that clarifies complex concepts. Fact boxes provide additional information in an eye-catching way, and diagrams with clear and informative labels enhance readers’ understanding of how kangaroos live, grow, and develop. The vibrant and colorful design features full-color photographs of adorable joeys and cool kangaroos.




Getting Ready to Read


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Jump!


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A frog jumps. Boing A kitten jumps. Boi-ing A dog jumps. Boi-oi-oi-oi-oing . . . "And I jump too--BOING " This joyful book gets children joining in the fun of each animal's jump--sharing the sounds and actions.




How Kangaroos Grow Up


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Baby kangaroos have an interesting life from the time they are born. Readers will be engrossed by the lives of these fabulous, bouncing marsupial babies. Vibrant photographs accompany lively text and facts to teach readers all about the unique way kangaroos are raised and fed in the characteristic marsupial pouch. The text also teaches readers about basic kangaroo facts, including their amazing jumping abilities, they can jump far and fast, and the importance of their tails when it comes time to leap and balance.




What's New at the Zoo?


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Travel through the zoo and learn about zoo animals through rhyme. Count up all of the animals you have seen. Includes section "For Creative Minds" with cards and activities.




Koalas and Joeys


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Koalas are furry animals that spend lots of time in trees. These cute creatures have one joey at a time, which means mother and baby spend lots of time together while the joey grows. This exciting book takes a look at the lives of mother koalas and their tiny joeys, from their first moments alive and every step along the way as they grow in the pouch of their caring mothers. Accessible text paired with colorful photographs takes beginning readers on a journey to see where these amazing animals live in the wild.




Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key


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"They say I'm wired bad, or wired sad, but there's no doubt about it -- I'm wired." Joey Pigza's got heart, he's got a mom who loves him, and he's got "dud meds," which is what he calls the Ritalin pills that are supposed to even out his wild mood swings. Sometimes Joey makes bad choices. He learns the hard way that he shouldn't stick his finger in the pencil sharpener, or swallow his house key, or run with scissors. Joey ends up bouncing around a lot - and eventually he bounces himself all the way downown, into the district special-ed program, which could be the end of the line. As Joey knows, if he keeps making bad choices, he could just fall between the cracks for good. But he is determined not to let that happen. In this antic yet poignant new novel, Jack Gantos has perfect pitch in capturing the humor, the off-the-wall intensity, and the serious challenges that life presents to a kid dealing with hyper-activity and related disorders. This title has Common Core connections. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key is a 1998 National Book Award Finalist for Young People's Literature.




National Geographic Kids Funny Fillin: My Animal Adventure


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You've just been selected to travel the world photographing wildlife. What happens next is up to YOU! Filled with excitement and hilarity, this compositional challenge lets you tell your very own story starring...YOU! Combining photography from National Geographic Kids and illustrations in colorful laugh-out-loud pages, this engaging, entertaining, and educational book introduces you to animals from around the globe, and invites you to enter their world imaginatively by combining your story with theirs.