Koala: A First Field Guide to the Cuddly Marsupial from Australia (Young Zoologist)

by Chris Daniels (Author) Marianne Lock (Illustrator)

Koala: A First Field Guide to the Cuddly Marsupial from Australia (Young Zoologist)
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade
Series: Young Zoologist

Head down under to study koalas in this beautiful nonfiction field guide for kids.

You might know that baby koalas spend time in their mother's pouches, but there's so much more to learn about these Australian marsupials! Turn the pages to discover why they spend 15 hours a day asleep, and how scientists use drones to monitor koala populations. Filled with simple science and plenty of animal facts, this book also explains why koalas love to munch eucalyptus leaves, and why they are most certainly not bears! It also looks at the conservation challenges these iconic animals face due to climate change and forest fires.

Written by Professor Chris Daniels and featuring stunning illustrations by Marianne Lock, Koala (Young Zoologist) is part of an exciting series of animal books from Neon Squid aiming to inspire the next generation of biologists and conservationists. Also available: Humpback Whale, Giant Panda, African Elephant, Emperor Penguin, Honey Bee

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Kirkus

A sweet, enjoyable book about an intriguing animal.

ALA/Booklist




Review quotes

"Young readers will learn lots about koalas from zoologist Daniels' lively, fact-packed, well-organized field guide... This installment in the Young Zoologist series will be a welcome addition in public and school libraries." —Kirkus

Praise for the Young Zoologist series:
"What makes this series stand out is that the illustrations, bite-sized facts, and clear labels make it easy for the youngest of readers to navigate the text and absorb the information there." — Booklist

Chris Daniels

Professor Chris Daniels is a scientist, science communicator, and the CEO of the organisation Koala Life. He is focused on conserving Australian wildlife and connecting people with nature.

Marianne Lock is an illustrator and designer, based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Preferring pens and paper over tablets and computers, there is a homemade, nostalgic feeling to her work.

Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781684492831
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Neon Squid
Publication date
January 03, 2023
Series
Young Zoologist
BISAC categories
JNF037020 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Environmental Conservation & Protection
JNF003270 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Endangered
Library of Congress categories
Koala
Instructional and educational works

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