"A baby kangaroo narrates the story of its life, describing how physical features, diet, habitat, and familial relationships play a role in its growth and development." -- Publisher.

They hop, they have long tails, and as babies they're no bigger than a jelly bean! Learn about everything from where the kangaroo lives to what a group of kangaroos is called in this engaging book.

Kangaroo joeys are about the size of a grape at birth! They soon outgrow mom’s pouch and hop out to explore. This title introduces where baby kangaroos live, what they eat, and how they play. Leveled text and crisp photos work together to engage young readers. A list of sight words helps them find familiar words, and a picture glossary reinforces the main text. A fact page concludes the book with information about a joey’s life stages and daily activities.

They hop, they have long tails, and as babies they're no bigger than a jelly bean! Take a closer look at baby kangaroos in this fun book. Did you know a baby kangaroo is called a joey and lives in its mother's pouch for the first six months of its life? Learn more fascinating facts through exciting photos and dynamic text.

Some of the most intriguing animals in the world live exclusively in Australia. This endearing title teaches kids about the birth and early life of the Kangaroo. Astonishing photography and easy-to-read sentences bring these baby Kangaroos to life for early readers. This book highlights the Kangaroo, detailing its growth patterns, eating habits, enemies, and more. Kids will love learning about this animal's parenting style, too! Sandcastle is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

When joeys are born, they are only the size of a grape! They grow comfortably in momÕs pouch until itÕs time to peek out at the world. As part of a mob, joeys learn to play, hop, and protect one another. Leap into this fun book for early readers!

Celebrating the life, growth, and development of baby animals, Starting Out narrates the tale of growing up in the wild. This series employs simple language and a unique first-person perspective to introduce foundational biological concepts as it follows the adorable animal through the start of its young life. The straightforward text and large photos of the animal in its natural environment will both entertain and enlighten as readers learn how the animal's physical features, diet, habitat, and familial relationships play a role in its growth and development. A baby kangaroo narrates the story of its life, describing how physical features, diet, habitat and familial relationships play a role in its growth and development.