Joey to Kangaroo


Book Description

Learn what happens from a joey to a kangaroo in this book that is packed with fantastic facts about their life cycle. Amazing photographs show children the processes that kangaroos go through on their way to being fully grown.




A Kangaroo Joey Grows Up


Book Description

Provides an illustrated description of the growth and development of a kangaroo joey.




64 Zoo Lane


Book Description

Perfect for preschool children, 64 Zoo Lane had the highest viewing figures on CBeebies in 2011. With six classic 64 Zoo Lane stories now reissued, Lucy and her animal fans are bound to win yet more young fans. Lucy has some very strange neighbours with horns and humps, tails and trunks - that's because Lucy lives next door to the zoo! Every night, she climbs down the long long neck of Georgina the Giraffe and listens to one of them tell her a story... Tonight it's the story of Zed the Zebra. Zed is faster than any other animal in the jungle - and he's always pointing it out. Until one day the animals plan an obstacle race and prove they can all do something well, and Zed isn't the best at everything! Have fun with 64 Zoo Lane at http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/64-zoo-lane/




Joey the Boxing Kangaroo


Book Description

When a young kangaroo named, Joey, is gifted with a pair of "magic" boxing gloves, he sets out on a grand adventure towards The Big Rock. On his journey, Joey meets other animals who also have unique gifts to help keep them safe in the rugged, Australian Outback!




Kangaroos Have Joeys


Book Description

An introduction to the life cycle of kangaroos from birth to adult, discussing appearance, food, instinct, and nurturing.




Kangaroos and Their Joeys


Book Description

Kangaroos live in Australia. Read to find out what kangaroos look like, how they move and how they care for their joeys.




Kangaroos


Book Description

This book provides a clear and accessible account of kangaroos, showing how their reproductive patterns, social structure and other aspects of their biology make them well adapted to Australia’s harsh climate and demanding environment. Since the last edition of this book nearly 20 years ago, much more is now known about the biology and ecology of these iconic animals. This completely revised edition describes these new perspectives and attempts to counter the many urban and rural myths that still exist.




LIFE


Book Description

LIFE Magazine is the treasured photographic magazine that chronicled the 20th Century. It now lives on at LIFE.com, the largest, most amazing collection of professional photography on the internet. Users can browse, search and view photos of today’s people and events. They have free access to share, print and post images for personal use.




Dot and the Kangaroo


Book Description

From the publishers of SNUGGLEPOT AND CUDDLEPIE, BLINKY BILL, THE MAGIC PUDDING and THE MUDDLEHEADED WOMBAT comes the classic Australian tale of DOT AND THE KANGAROO. Lost and afraid in the darkening bush, Dot is befriended by a kind Kangaroo. She eats the berries of understanding and is then able to communicate with all the bush creatures, who eventually guide her home. the captivating tale of DOt AND tHE KANGAROO is told by Ethel Pedley with the magic that has made this book an Australian favourite since it was first published in 1899.'Dot and the Kangaroo is without doubt one of the most charming books that could be put in the hands of a child. It is admirably illustrated by Frank P. Mahony, who seems to have entered thoroughly into the spirit of this beautiful journey into the world of Australia. the story is altogether Australian.' SYDNEY MORNING HERALD 1899Now, as then, children will be enthralled by this oldest of Australian classics, and it will endure to entertain generations to come.




A Kangaroo's Life


Book Description

A young child in Australia becomes interested in an injured red kangaroo that her rehabilitator parents are helping to treat. The kangaroo has a baby, called a joey, in its pouch. Readers will follow along as the narrator observes the development of the joey as it grows from a tiny baby the size of a cherry into an adult kangaroo--the largest marsupial in the world. Colorful photos, diagrams, and clear, age-appropriate text will engage young readers as they explore the life cycle, natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of these incredible creatures. The diary format models scientific observation and critical thinking--and encourages children to keep notebooks recording their own investigations into the natural world.