New Holland Publishers: Did You Know? Kangaroo, Gebunden

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One of the titles in the 'Did You Know?' series from Young Reed, this attractive and fun book is packed with fascinating facts about the ever-popular subject of kangaroos.

A unique symbol of Australia, Kangaroos are known and loved the world over. Did You Know? ...

• A kangaroo can hop as fast as fifty kilometres per hour.
• When newly born, a baby kangaroo has no fur and measures only two centimetres long.
• As well as kangaroos that live on the ground, there are several species that live in trees.

Each spread covers a different aspect of kangaroo life, from 'Getting around' and 'What's for dinner?' to 'Special adaptations' and 'Life in a pouch'. In addition to the familiar ground-living species such as Red and Grey Kangaroos, the book includes the more mysterious members of the Tree-Kangaroo family from Queensland and New Guinea.

Bite-sized chunks of interesting information coupled with stunning photographs combine to make this an engaging and entertaining introduction to the subject that's bound to capture the imagination of any reader.