CHARLESTON, S.C. - If you joined our field trip to the zoo this afternoon, you got to learn about some adorable wallabies and watch them jump.
Do you remember where wallabies are from? Do you remember what macropod means? That means they have big feet. Their great big feet are used for jumping because that's how they travel.
Here are a couple fun downloadable books about wallabies you can find on Hoopla.
The Wallaby That Wouldn't Jump
Tippy the Wallaby has a little brother, Vault that follows her everywhere. He causes BIG problems whenever he jumps! When Vault gets into BIG trouble and Tippy decides she wont jump anymore, who will save her little brother?
Did you know that a newborn wallaby is about the size of a grape? Or that a baby wallaby drinks its mother's milk until it is one year old? Discover more fascinating facts about baby wallabies in this book, from what they look like to how they behave.
You can also head into our Explora database and learn even more about wallabies from articles, books, and even videos. There's even an article about wallabies and other macropods, like the kangaroo. Can you find the article and find another big-footed animal?
Speaking of kangaroos, do you remember what the zookeepers said about wallabies and kangaroos? Are they the same? Turns out, no! Kangaroos are much bigger, but the are both macropod marsupials.
Here are a few good books about some interesting kangaroos.
Go Off Roading In The Outback And Meet Kangaroos, Koalas, And Kookaburras. Leveled Phonics Picture Book Reader. Contains Comprehension And Word Study Activities, Words To Know Before You Read, Picture Glossary, Pronunciation Guide, Definition, And Tips For Reading.
What Do You Do With A Grumpy Kangaroo?
A boy tries to cheer up Grumpy Kangaroo by taking it to the circus and the playground. With more than 10 million copies in print, Magic Castle Readers is one of the most successful beginning reading series available today. These books feature charming illustrations and provide children with a fun escape to faraway lands. Curriculum topics are woven into each book and include subjects such as counting, colors, feelings, manners, and many more. Offer your children Magic Castle Readers and watch them enter a world in which they love to read!
Kylie Kangaroo's Karate Kickers
Kylie Kangaroo is ready to let her kicker fly at Koora's karate club. There's just one tricky trick-will Kylie ever learn to break a brick?