Arcadia Public Library

Follows a baby kangaroo, or joey, as it grows inside its mother's pouch and learns about the other animals living on Australia's Kangaroo Island.

Describes the physical characteristics, diet, behavior, and life cycle of kangaroos, as well as their relationship with humans.

An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and birth and development of kangaroos, marsupials that live in Australia.

A tiny kangaroo is born and moves into his mother's pouch, where he grows big enough to be interested in the world around him long before he actually leaves her pouch to investigate further.

Follows Kipper, the kangaroo joey, who explores his world as he eats, sleeps, and goes on his first trip alone.

"Did you know that kangaroos are the only large animals that hop to move -- or that they are unable to jump backward? Nature's Children series provides young readers (Ages 8-10) with fascinating information about the planet's most incredible wildlife species. Each title offers a complete picture of the animal - from birth to adulthood -- and describes its place in our world, including how humans impact it and its environment."--

Wonder Woman's steed, Jumpa the kangaroo-like kanga, must protect a newborn golden tortoise from Chauncey the cheetah.

When none of Little Roo's friends hears the noisy monster that is following him, he learns that eating properly is the only way to get rid of it.

A baby kangaroo is reluctant to leave the comfort of his mother's pocket, where he is safe and warm and can always hear her heartbeat, until he finds out that her heart is not actually in her pocket.