This is a standout among children's nonfiction literature about kangaroos. Kate Riggs not only gives young readers the answers to the questions they are thinking as they look at the magnificent, up-close and high-action photographs, but she takes their inquiries deeper with pertinent glossary words called out at the bottom of the large, glossy page and captions that highlight and detail further that page's information. This beautiful book, part of the "Amazing Animals" series by Creative Education, features stunning page design. With an oversize initial paragraph word opening every page, the reader is quickly drawn in and feels the enormity of the animal featured. In this twenty-four page book all six kinds of kangaroos are discussed as well as kangaroo family life and "lore." "A Kangaroo Story" on page twenty-two answers the question everyone wants to know: Why do kangaroos jump? The Read More section provides two very fine reference works about kangaroos. Web sites listed on page twenty-four feature two interesting sites for additional kangaroo fun—a kangaroo craft website as well as the Ettamogah Wildlife Sanctuary craft site to make a jumping kangaroo—something all-age animal lovers will enjoy. Reviewer: Debra Lampert-Rudman
