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In this book, early fluent readers will learn how and why kangaroos live together in groups called mobs. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the animal's habitat, diet, behaviors, appearance, and social structure.
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"A conflict between two herbivores might not sound like much of a battle. But when those plant eaters are powerful animals like a kangaroo and a gorilla, one can envision a real clash. Discoveries about the lives of these animals will enthrall young readers as they try to guess which might triumph in an imaginary encounter between the two. Accessible text, including stunning statistics, highlights important science concepts, while powerful images...
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Congratulations, marsupial parents-to-be! You're about to meet your tiny bundles of joy. They're called joeys. Some are as small as a grain of rice when they're born! Read this book to find out how many babies to expect, how to help them find your pouch, and what those little joeys will do in there all day long. Whether you're a possum or an opossum, a kangaroo or a wallaby, a koala or even a shrieking Tasmanian devil, you'll find answers to all your...
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Karrington is a young kangaroo who, while traveling with her parents, becomes lost. She is then found by a farmer and his wife, who take Karrington to their farm. While on the farm, she learns that all the animals have jobs and responsibilities; therefore, she should have a purpose on the farm as well. Karrington then begins a journey of exploration that helps build her self-confidence as she finds how she can be useful on a farm.
15) Worey Wallaby
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Worey isn't like the rest. He is scared of everything, as his name suggests!
He doesn't want to play outside, kick a ball or be part of anything at all.
Will Worey ever leave his past behind? Read this story to see if he changes his mind.
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A young kangaroo growing up in the beautiful Australian outback, finds herself outgrowing the safety and comfort of her mum's pouch. Growing up is challenging no matter who you are. But when disaster strikes, Ali realises there might be someone else who needs her mum's help more than she does. Will Ali find the courage to share her mum's pouch with someone who needs it more than she does?
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Tools For Hard Conversations will help professionals who routinely have hard conversations in the course of their work. It is a guide for how to have these types of conversations, while avoiding the compassion-fatigue and burnout that often comes with these roles. It goes into depth about the philosophies, approaches and practical tools that enable workers to help people more effectively without sacrificing their own well-being.
Often helping professionals,...
19) Jumping Spiders
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Briefly describes the appearance, habitat, behavior, senses, and the life cycle of jumping spiders. Detailed maps Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Reviewed Table of contents Animal Kingdom Set 2
20) Marsupials
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From the hopping red kangaroo to the burrowing wombat, marsupials are an amazing group of animals. Discover the unique traits that make these animals so special.
Marsupials is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction. Young readers will enjoy colorful, photo-packed nonfiction as they follow a prescribed format supported by the science of reading that...