The perfect way to introduce kids to the animals of the world! For kids 5 and up , with awesome photos and fun facts to interest grades K-5 - 25 wild animals of Australia including kangaroo, sugar glider, koala, Tasmanian devil, ibis, saltwater crocodile, Hercules moth, and more - Close-up photographs of each animal, along with correct pronunciation, a description, and interesting facts about the animals in their natural habitat - Maps of Australia to show its shape, its territories, and its location in the world Delve into this fun, fact-filled book that explores the animals on the island continent of Australia! Each continent of the world has its own history, climate, and natural biomes. Within Australia's forests, oceans, and Outback desert live a fascinating world of amazing mammals, birds, insects, reptiles, and ocean creatures! Inside this book, kids ages 5 and up will discover fascinating information about 25 animal species who make their home in Australia, including where they live and how they survive in the animal kingdom. Kids will also learn where Australia is on a world map, explore a glossary of common animal kingdom terminology, and get further reading recommendations so they can keep learning. Species include: Australian Green Tree Frog - Box Jellyfish - Cassowary - Crocodiles - Dingo - Goliath Stick Insect - Great Hammerhead Shark - Koala - Laughing Kookaburra - Platypus - Quokka - Red Kangaroo - Sugar Glider - Tasmanian Devil - Wallaby - And more! Children will be engaged for hours with the amazing information and full-color close-up photos of each animal—most in their natural habitat. Teach your kids about the animals of the world with Awesome Animals of Australia ! ...an interesting abbreviated look at the animals of each continent and could be used as a springboard for more in-depth research. They will make good browsing books for the very young. - School Library Connection Explore the Fascinating Animals on the Island Continent of Australia Within Australia's forests, oceans, and Outback desert live a fascinating world of amazing mammals, birds, insects, reptiles, and ocean creatures. Together we'll learn about 25 different species making their home in Australia, including where they live and how they survive in the animal kingdom. INSIDE YOU'LL FIND The habitats, descriptions, and fun facts about 25 of Australia's most interesting animals Full-color photos and maps Further reading recommendations Glossary for common animal kingdom terminology Praise for the "Awesome Animals" series ". . . an interesting, abbreviated look at the animals of each continent and could be used as a springboard for more in-depth research. They will make good browsing books for the very young." — SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL