Kangaroos: Amazing Jumpers (Nature's Children)

by Lisa M. Herrington

Overview

Did you know that kangaroos are the only large animals that hop to move — or that they are unable to jump backward?

Nature's Children series provides young readers (Ages 8-10) with fascinating information about the planet's most incredible wildlife species. Each title offers a complete picture of the animal- from birth to adulthood- and describes its place in our world, including how humans impact it and its environment.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780531239124
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	09/03/2019
Series:	Children's Press Nature's Children Series
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 8.10(h) x 0.10(d)
Lexile:	880L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

Editorial Reviews

*"These new entries prove that the long-running Nature's Children series is as reliable as ever. Recently refreshed with updated cover and interior designs, these clear, informative texts are written in an engaging tone and illustrated with well-chosen photos, making them perfect for young researchers...Kangaroos focuses on the four largest species of kangaroo, their preferred habitat and climate, their social groups, diet, the life of a newborn joey in the mother's pouch, and kangaroo relatives and possible ancestors...Each tide opens with a "Fact File" containing brief summaries on its animal 's habitat, diet, size (with a helpful infographic), physical features, and classification. Large photographs and labeled body diagrams allow for an even closer view at the species discussed. A family tree, glossary, and list of recommended books round out these incredibly in formative titles. Highly recommended for all children's nonfiction collections."--Booklist, starred review

From the Publisher

11/01/2019

Gr 3–5—These high-quality resources offer thorough coverage of each animal in an appealing, accessible format. Physical features, behaviors, feeding habits, and life cycles are described in clear, direct language. Key facts and figures flow smoothly within the narratives, and differences between individual species are carefully noted whenever applicable. Fascinating examples of behaviors such as kangaroo cooling strategies and the swimming techniques of armadillos provide engaging details in ways that readers will remember. Most photographs are a full page or larger and successfully depict highlighted features, behaviors, or species varieties. Additional visual support includes a distribution map, size comparisons, a full-page photo with key body parts labeled, and a family tree showing related species. Though some animals have been covered in previous editions of this series, all content is completely new. VERDICT Top-notch animal profiles for report writers and browsers.

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