num_pages: 32
description: Kangaroos are synonymous with Australia and instantly recognizable by their pouches, long tails and ability to travel by jumping. Children can learn details about how a kangaroo grows from a tiny joey in its mother's pouch to an adult. They can discover that red kangaroos can be over 6 feet tall, weigh 190 pounds, jump up to 29 feet in a single leap and reach speeds of 30 miles per hour. Includes a table of contents, index, sidebars, and full of extraordinary photography throughout.
language: English
title: Welcome to the World of Kangaroos
titlecomplete: Welcome to the World of Kangaroos (Welcome to the World Series)
genres: Nonfiction
ratings_count: 3
publisher: Walrus Books