Central Kansas Library System

A baby kangaroo is separated from its mother during a thunderstorm. Includes facts about the western gray kangaroo.

Giraffes are the tallest animals in the world. Have you ever thought about how a giraffe drinks from the ground? Or lies down for a nap? Learn all about the ups and downs of being the world's tallest animal.

Provides a description of giraffes, explains where and how they live, what they eat, and how they give birth, and includes a giraffe story.

This revised edition surveys key aspects of koalas, describing these tree-climbing marsupials' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why koalas do not have tails.