Tree Kangaroos
Kangaroos are best-known for using their large hind legs and huge feet to jump at high speeds across Australia's outback. So what made the cousins of these ground-dwelling macropods take to the trees? Readers will learn how tree kangaroos are specially adapted to tree living and why they might have adopted this ecological niche over time. Fun facts, glorious full-color photographs, and fact-filled, age-appropriate text allow readers to explore life high above the ground with tree kangaroos.
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Series Review: Up a Tree"The pictures are clear and colorful and will catch the readers' eye. The animals highlighted in each book will interest young readers. Short chapters and bright colored bubbles on each page give readers fun facts about the animals. Maps are included that show where the specific animals can be found. Also included is a two-page spread that gives several facts about the particular species. The books are very concise and easy for young readers; the pictures will entice readers of all ages."
--Library Media Connection
