Did You Know? Kangaroos

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.