"Do kangaroos really carry their babies in pouches? Do koalas really sleep in trees? The answers to these questions are included in this interesting text introducing readers to various kinds of marsupials, such as kangaroos, koalas, and possums. They will learn about the types of habitats these mammals live in, their life cycles, and eating habits. Stimulating fact boxes, informational diagrams, useful graphic organizers, a helpful glossary, and eye-catching,...

I bet you've seen a furry gray animal scurrying across the highway late at night-you know, the one with the pink snout and long tail? That's an opossum, and it is a marsupial. Did you know that it is related to all sorts of different animals, including the kangaroo and the Tasmanian devil? Welcome to the wild, wonderful world of marsupials, a group of mammals found around the globe, though mostly in Australia and Southern Asia. They share many traits...

"A beautifully illustrated guide to koalas for kids written by expert Chris Daniels"--

From Australia: A charming award winning film from Australia about their endangered rabbit-eared marsupial called the bilby, and the 'sweet' idea devised by a ranger and a biologist to help raise money for a bilby sanctuary, and have single handedly turned the tables on an almost extinct species. Their 'sweet idea' got the whole country involved. Now chocolate Easter bilbies outsell Easter bunnies by 8-1! Darrell Lea contributes a percentage of sales...

Fifth-grader Ronnie and Ms. Lernin tour the Cenozoic Era, where they encounter three kinds of mammals--monotremes, marsupials, and placental mammals--and other animals with which they shared the Earth.

"Naturalist and Assistant Director of the Museum of Zoology at the University of Cambridge, Jack Ashby shares his love for the platypus and other Australian mammals, including wombats, echidnas, and kangaroos. Informed by stories of his experiences meeting living marsupials and egg-laying mammals on fieldwork in Tasmania and mainland Australia and his close contact with thousands of zoological specimens collected for museums over the last 200 years,...

"Baby kangaroos have an interesting life from the time they are born. Readers will be engrossed by the lives of these fabulous, bouncing marsupial babies. Vibrant photographs accompany lively text and facts to teach readers all about the unique way kangaroos are raised and fed in the characteristic marsupial pouch. The text also teaches readers about basic kangaroo facts, including their amazing jumping abilities and the importance of their tails...

"There is much more to opossums than just their well-known ability to play dead. Opossums are great climbers and scavengers, as well as protective mothers. They have a well-developed sense of smell and strong jaws. Through fact-filled text and color photos, readers will learn all about these North American marsupials, including what they eat, where they live, how they are helpful to people, and how to stay safe around them"--Provided by the publisher....

Land Mammals of the World guides readers on an exploration of the world's most fascinating mammals, from the terrifying grizzly of North America to the marsupials of Australia. Naturalists in the making can imagine themselves immersed in exotic habitats both near and far, from the rainforests of the Amazon to the grassy plains of Africa. This naturalist's notebook gives budding biologists the opportunity to explore new and unfamiliar species, as well...

"Tasmanian devils are feisty marsupials. But they still face many challenges. Leveled text and informative photos highlight these challenges for readers and show off the actions being done to save Tasmanian devils. Special features show the status and life span of Tasmanian devils, highlight their geographic range, and more"--Provided by the publisher.