The author has mostly written about people whose lives are a constant uphill struggle in an unforgiving world. These tales and poems relate to some good and some bad elements of human abilities and values. In some cases, it is a gentle story and in others, harsh.

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.

As a group of kangaroos, exhausted from trying to escape a fire, meets a dead end, a wallaby comes to the rescue.

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"The Announcement by the Archangel Michael of the coming of a second flood brings into play all the theories, and their practice, of scientifically minded English Mr. White, as he sets about building an ark on an Irish farm. With his landlords, Mike and Mrs. O’Callaghan, and their ability to mishandle his plans, Mr. White encounters a series of cyclonic problems in attempting to carry out his projects:—the choice of animals, necessary cargo and the stupendous job of converting an old barn into an ark. There is the bitterly contemptuous attitude of the town, the strange misadventures—before and after the flood—and the promise the rainbow brings as they are picked up at sea." —Kirkus Reviews

Like the Sydney Opera House or Uluru, the kangaroo is a unique symbol of Australia. This is the remarkable story of our most famous marsupial, from its ancient origins and prehistoric significance to current-day management and conservation. Marsupial specialists Stephen Jackson and Karl Vernes examine our sustained fascination with kangaroos-spanning 40,000 years-that allows these engaging marsupials to be instantly recognised by people the world over. The amazing diversity of this group of animals is revealed, ranging from tiny forest dwellers and tree kangaroos to large majestic animals living on the open plains of central Australia and the giant kangaroos that once roamed the Pleistocene landscape. The authors also investigate the natural history of kangaroos - their unique reproduction methods, intriguing behaviour, varied diet and trademark hopping abilit - all of which make them such fascinating animals.

Want to learn more about kangaroos? Hop on board! It's hard not to fall in love with the adorable kangaroo. Like much of Australia's wildlife, kangaroos are unique. Their joeys live in pouches, they hop to get around and they can freeze their embryos. Crazy, right? In The Ultimate Kangaroo Book for Kids by Australian non-fiction author Jenny Kellett, you will learn only the best kangaroo facts that kids will love. With over 100 fascinating facts, gorgeous hi-res photos, and a fun BONUS word search available in the print version, children will be completely immersed and fascinated by the exciting world of their favourite marsupial in this interactive kangaroo book for kids. Did you know...? * Kangaroos can't sweat because they don't have any sweat glands. * Kangaroos can't walk backward. * Most kangaroos are left-handed. You'll find these facts and many more in this illustrated kangaroo book for kids. With 20+ stunning photos, even early readers will enjoy it—as well as adults! Perfect for teaching children to read, while letting them learn about the exciting world of kangaroos—it is the ideal book for long car journeys and bedtime reading. Scroll up and click Buy Now and help your child become a kangaroo expert in no time!

Kylie Kangaroo is ready to let her kicker fly at Koora's karate club. There's just one tricky trick—will Kylie ever learn to break a brick?