| View Larger Image | Nic Bishop Marsupials | Hardcoverby Nic Bishop (Author)
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| | Binding: | Hardcover | | Publisher: | Scholastic Nonfiction | | Page Count: | 48 Pages | | Publication Date: | September 01, 2009 | | Sales Rank: | 248,117th |
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Product Description
Most people know about lions, zebras, monkeys, and bears, but what about bettongs and bilbies? Or quolls and quokkas? And potoroos and pademelons? These animals live on the continent of Australia, along with kangaroos, koalas, and many other marsupials. With breathtaking full-page images, including a double-gatefold spread, Sibert-Honor photographer Nic Bishop introduces the beauty and diversity of these amazing animals. The simple, engaging text presents both basic information and fun, quirky facts about marsupials' appearance, habits, and life cycle. An index and glossary are included. |
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