What Is a Marsupial? Book

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of the main types of marsupials and the differences between them and placental mammals, including reproduction, ...

Children's Literature

This book offers a great deal of illustration interspersed with colorful photographs and wonderful drawings that introduce children to these unusual animals. It is part of "The Science of Living Things" series. The book includes a glossary that explains some of the words printed in bold in the text; explanations of the others are incorporated in the text. Unfortunately, there is no way of differentiating between these bolded words. There also is a table of contents, and an index. Many animals are described, and their common traits explained. Illustrations show the animals in their native habitat, many of which feature gory prey. The use of sidebars and boxes to call attention to certain facts is effectively used here. There is certainly a place for this title and series in an elementary school classroom or library. 2000, Crabtree Publishing Company, Ages 7 to 12, $5.95. Reviewer: Candace Deisley