marsupials

Looks at the habits and habitat of sugar gliders.

Simple text and photographs introduce why pouches make good homes for growing marsupials such as opossums, wombats, and other animals.

"What exactly is a marsupial? Why do the babies go into their mother's pouches? How long do they stay there? These are just a few of the questions that bestselling author Ginjer L. Clarke explains in her newest book that covers over twenty different kinds of marsupials, including kangaroos, koalas, and more!"--Amazon.com.

Text, color photos, and illustrations examine the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of koalas, as well as provide information on several other Australian animals.

Provides photographs and information about the habitat, diet, and characteristics of marsupials, and discusses the threats marsupials face.

Uncovers the secrets of an endangered Australian marsupial, the bilby, and the world in which he lives.

Describes the developmental stages of kangaroos, and shows how a kangaroo grows and changes from a baby joey to an adult kangaroo.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, and life cycle of kangaroos, and discusses kangaroos in folklore, in history, and the threats to their existence in the modern day. Also includes mini-modules with information on debate topics specific to kangaroos.

Presents a children's book for early readers that features Marsupial Sue who describes interesting facts about marsupial and features they have in common.