Desolate Katy Kangaroo has no pocket in which to carry her son Freddy, so she asks all the other animals how they carry their children and finally goes to the city to find a pocket of her own.

In Kangaroos, beginning readers will follow a kangaroo as it finds a mate and raises its young. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover how these animals raise a baby kangaroo, or a joey. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a kangaroo's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about kangaroos online using our safe search engine that provides...

Describes the growth and development of a small kangaroo known as a "joey" focusing on its physical characteristics, behaviors, and diet. A joey will spend the first eight months in his mother's pouch before joining the "mob." Is accompanied by colorful illustrations.

Provides information about the appearance, homes, eating habits, and reproduction of kangaroos, and includes photographs.

This book provides a clear and accessible account of kangaroos, showing how their reproductive patterns, social structure and other aspects of their biology make them well adapted to Australia's harsh climate and demanding environment.