Up a Tree

Kangaroos are best-known for using their large hind legs and huge feet to jump at high speeds across Australia's outback. So what made the cousins of these ground-dwelling macropods take to the trees? Readers will learn how tree kangaroos are specially adapted to tree living and why they might have adopted this ecological niche over time. Fun facts, glorious full-color photographs, and fact-filled, age-appropriate text allow readers to explore life high above the ground with tree kangaroos. Series Review: Up A Tree"The Pictures Are Clear And Colorful And Will Catch The Readers' Eye. The Animals Highlighted In Each Book Will Interest Young Readers. Short Chapters And Bright Colored Bubbles On Each Page Give Readers Fun Facts About The Animal

From long, sharp claws to extra bones in their necks that allow them to turn their heads 270 degrees, three-toed sloths have many special adaptations that suit them well to their arboreal homes. This engaging volume divulges some of the evolutionary tricks these animals have developed over time to help them survive in their habitats. Easy-to-follow text and captivating photographs accompanied by thoughtful captions make this book a high-energy ride about some very low-energy creatures. Series Review: Up A Tree"The Pictures Are Clear And Colorful And Will Catch The Readers' Eye. The Animals Highlighted In Each Book Will Interest Young Readers. Short Chapters And Bright Colored Bubbles On Each Page Give Readers Fun Facts About The Animal

Known for their plaintive calls that sound like a human infant, bush babies, or lesser galagos as they are sometimes known, make their homes in the trees of Africa. They have large, bat-like ears and huge eyes that are especially suited to hearing and seeing small insects buzzing by in the night. This intriguing volume gives valuable information on the life of this nocturnal tree-dweller with the help of well-rounded text and photographs. Series Review: Up A Tree"The Pictures Are Clear And Colorful And Will Catch The Readers' Eye. The Animals Highlighted In Each Book Will Interest Young Readers. Short Chapters And Bright Colored Bubbles On Each Page Give Readers Fun Facts About The Animal

A favorite snake among the pet trade, green tree pythons are also quite at home in their natural habitat-high up in the trees. In this fact-filled volume, readers will find out the special, telltale way a green tree python wraps itself around a branch. They will also discover how and what it hunts, and the unique skills and adaptations that help it survive in the jungle canopy. Vivid photography and interesting text go hand-in-hand to provide an excellent resource on the green tree python. Series Review: Up A Tree"The Pictures Are Clear And Colorful And Will Catch The Readers' Eye. The Animals Highlighted In Each Book Will Interest Young Readers. Short Chapters And Bright Colored Bubbles On Each Page Give Readers Fun Facts About The Animal