Kangaroo: Fascinating Animal Facts for Kids (This Incredible Planet)

Discover the Incredible World of Kangaroos!

Leap into the wild landscapes of Australia and meet one of the world’s most unique and iconic animals!
This Incredible Planet series title blends vibrant full-color photography with engaging, easy-to-understand science to help kids ages 8–12 explore the remarkable lives of kangaroos. Readers will learn how these powerful marsupials move, communicate, raise their young, and survive in some of Australia’s toughest environments.

Inside You’ll Learn

• Social wonders – how kangaroos form close-knit mobs and interact within their communities

• Jumping giants – how powerful hind legs and strong tails help them hop great distances and stay balanced

• Smart adaptations – the remarkable ways kangaroos have evolved to thrive in outback heat, drought, and changing landscapes

• Habitat insight – the diverse ecosystems kangaroos call home, from arid deserts to lush grasslands

• Diet & foraging – what kangaroos eat and how they find food in challenging environments

• Growing up kangaroo – follow a tiny joey’s journey from life inside the pouch to becoming a bounding adult

• Threats to survival – explore habitat loss, predation, and other challenges kangaroos face in the wild

❤️ Why Kids Love It

• Stunning, full-color wildlife photography

• A fascinating mix of fun facts and real science

• Highlights family bonds, unique adaptations, and environmental awareness

• Ideal for home learning, classrooms, and young nature lovers

Inspire young explorers with the amazing story of Australia’s most iconic marsupial—and the ecosystems it calls home.
Part of the bestselling This Incredible Planet series—where learning meets adventure!