A Kangaroo S Life

In this book, readers will learn about the incredible transformation the tiniest joey makes into a full-grown kangaroo. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage readers as they learn more about the incredible stages of the life cycle of a kangaroo.

What happens inside a mother kangaroo’s pouch? How do tiny joeys turn into huge kangaroos? Readers will learn the answers as they follow a kangaroo on its fascinating journey from a tiny joey the size of a bean to an adult larger than a person. Accessible text and stunning visuals bring the concept of life cycles alive in a fun and dynamic way. A life cycle diagram gives students the opportunity to deepen their understanding of this foundational concept of early life science.

Simple text and photographs present the life cycle of the kangaroo.

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.

Using age-appropriate language and accessible science content, readers are introduced to the unique lives of a beloved marsupial, the kangaroo. Baby kangaroos are born and climb into their mother's pouch after just 33 days in utero. Using colorful photographs and fun fact boxes, readers learn bizarre information and use helpful graphic organizers to reinforce key information.

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.

A baby kangaroo, called joey, weighs less than two grams. It cuddles up close to its mother in her pouch until it is strong enough to come out and jump on its own. What does it feed on? How does it grow big and strong? This book not only explains the amazing life cycle of a kangaroo, it also contains many interesting facts about this unique creature.

Using age-appropriate language and accessible science content, readers are introduced to the unique lives of a beloved marsupial, the kangaroo. Baby kangaroos are born and climb into their mother’s pouch after just 33 days in utero. Using colorful photographs and fun fact boxes, readers learn bizarre information and use helpful graphic organizers to reinforce key information.