Did you know that kangaroos are the only large animals that hop to move -- or that they are unable to jump backward? Nature's Children series provides young readers (Ages 8-10) with fascinating information about the planet's most incredible wildlife species. Each title offers a complete picture of the animal- from birth to adulthood- and describes its place in our world, including how humans impact it and its environment.

Large leapers -- Meet these hoppers -- Home sweet home -- Built to bounce -- Hopping to it! -- A mob scene -- Danger from dingoes -- Chew on this! -- Keeping cool -- Starting a family -- Pouch babies -- Roo rider -- Growing up and out -- Off into the world -- Monster marsupials -- Meet the relatives -- Australia's symbol -- Rescuing roos -- Kangaroo family tree.