Some of the most intriguing animals in the world live exclusively in Australia. This endearing title teaches kids about the birth and early life of the Flying Fox. Astonishing photography and easy-to-read sentences bring these baby Flying Foxes to life for early readers. This book highlights the Flying Fox, detailing its growth patterns, eating habits, enemies, and more. Kids will love learning about this animal's parenting style, too! Sandcastle...

An introduction to the characteristics and habits of Australia's spiny anteater.

Introduces basic facts about the tazmanian devil.

"An introduction to Australia including climate, landforms, plants, animals, and people"--Provided by publisher.

Together, Australia and the many small islands of Oceania make up Earths smallest continent. Yet though the continent is small, it is packed with plenty to see. Readers will hop from island to island as they examine the incredible wildlife and landscapes of Australia and Oceania. Along the way, they will also explore the continents history with rich text and stunning visuals, and meet the people who call it home. Features include engaging sidebars...

"Kangaroos are found in almost every part of Australia. They are the largest marsupials in the world. Learn about different kinds of kangaroos. Discover what these amazing animals eat, how high they hop, when a joey leaves the pouch, and more in All About Australian Kangaroos"--Provided by publisher.

"The platypus, an animal like no other, lives only in Australia. A platypus has a flat tail like a beaver and a bill and webbed feet like a duck. Platypuses lay eggs, but they are mammals! Discover where these amazing animals swim, how they find food, how they raise their young, and more in All About Australian Platypuses"--Provided by publisher.

Australia is nicknamed the "land down under" because the entire landmass is located below the equator. The country is known for its moderate climate - making it a vacation hot spot for tourists from around the globe. Learn about Australia's fascinating history, culture, geography, and more in 'Australia', an Exploring Countries book. The Exploring Countries series takes readers on a worldwide tour to discover countries from around the globe. Learn...

Are you ready to explore? This continent has unique people, plants, animals, geographical features, and cultures. Take a fascinating tour of Australia to learn what makes it like no other place on Earth. You'll find well-researched, clearly written informational text, primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts, and more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core...

Australia is the smallest continent, known for having the largest coral reef in the world. But did you know that Australia is the only continent that is also a country? Or that one-third of Australia is a desert? Learn more about the diverse continent of Australia, from its people and cities to its landforms, economy, and more.