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2) Marsupials
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From the hopping red kangaroo to the burrowing wombat, marsupials are an amazing group of animals. Discover the unique traits that make these animals so special.
Marsupials is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction. Young readers will enjoy colorful, photo-packed nonfiction as they follow a prescribed format supported by the science of reading that...
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Karrington is a young kangaroo who, while traveling with her parents, becomes lost. She is then found by a farmer and his wife, who take Karrington to their farm. While on the farm, she learns that all the animals have jobs and responsibilities; therefore, she should have a purpose on the farm as well. Karrington then begins a journey of exploration that helps build her self-confidence as she finds how she can be useful on a farm.
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Congratulations, marsupial parents-to-be! You're about to meet your tiny bundles of joy. They're called joeys. Some are as small as a grain of rice when they're born! Read this book to find out how many babies to expect, how to help them find your pouch, and what those little joeys will do in there all day long. Whether you're a possum or an opossum, a kangaroo or a wallaby, a koala or even a shrieking Tasmanian devil, you'll find answers to all your...
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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...
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Little Rue Makes Stew is the first in a series of children's books with the author's three boys as an audience in mind. The series follows a young joey kangaroo, affectionately named Little Rue, as he grows up and experiences the world around him the same way many young children do-by playing and working with their parents, neighbors, and friends. In Little Rue Makes Stew, Little Rue, working alongside his mother, learns how to cook the family meal....
10) Kangaroo
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
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What's Australian, pocket-sized, and no bigger than a jellybean? A newborn red kangaroo! Readers will follow these marvelous marsupials in this delightful first-person narrative of a young "joey" and her family. This innovative text introduces readers to key science curriculum concepts such as life cycles, habitats, and adaptations in an engaging, playful way. Vivid illustrations and rich fun facts will entertain as they educate readers. The concluding...
11) Kangaroos
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When kangaroos gather in large groups, they get loud and physical. Males duke it out in boxing matches, jumping and jabbing with feisty determination to earn the "dominant male" title. Be prepared for a kangaroo mob scene!
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A young kangaroo growing up in the beautiful Australian outback, finds herself outgrowing the safety and comfort of her mum's pouch. Growing up is challenging no matter who you are. But when disaster strikes, Ali realises there might be someone else who needs her mum's help more than she does. Will Ali find the courage to share her mum's pouch with someone who needs it more than she does?
15) Quokka
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Quokkas live on a couple of small islands off of Australia. When they aren't sleeping in a nice shady spot in the grass, they hop from spot to spot, looking for some good plants to eat. But everyone knows quokkas for their famous smiles. What else do you know about these awesome animals? Learn all about quokkas!
16) Kangaroos
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
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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...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
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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.
An infographic illustrates the key stages of the life cycle of a kangaroo, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the life...
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Australian and arctic animals! Meet a scientist who studies wombats and another who studies arctic foxes. Enjoy a fun story about animals having a jumping competition and another about animals having a special grown-up birthday party. Stories by L.E. Carmichael, Ph.D., Douglas McInnis, Karen Steiner, and Highlights for Children.
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The continent of Australia was shaped by fire. In the time when Aboriginals controlled the land, they farmed it using fire which reduced the bush overgrowth while at the same time flushed their animal prey from their hiding places. The environment was in balance with both the animals and the humans thriving for countless generations. Then came the white races who forced the retreat of both the Aboriginals and the animals they depended on for their...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.4 - AR Pts: 1
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From the author/illustrator team behind MEET THE MEERKAT; HELLO, BABY BELUGA; and HELLO, BUMBLEBEE BAT, a Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Honor Book, comes a simple yet informative introduction to a kangaroo-like animal from Australia, the wallaroo. In question and answer format-perfect for read-alouds or story hours-readers learn basic facts about wallaroos: where they live, what they eat, when they sleep, etc. Patricia J. Wynne observed wallaroos at...
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