Nic Bishop: Marsupials

Most people know about lions, zebras, monkeys,and bears, but what about bettongs and bilbies? Orquolls and quokkas? Or potoroos and pademelons?These animals live on the continent of Australia,along with kangaroos, koalas, and many othermarsupials. With breathtaking full-page images,including a double-gatefold spread, Sibert Honorauthor, photographer, and biologist Nic Bishopintroduces young readers to the beauty and diversityof these amazing animals. NicÂ’s simple, engagingtext presents both basic information and fun,quirky facts about marsupialsÂ’ appearance, habits,and life cycle, while his eye-catching photographsare sure to enchant readers of all ages. An indexand glossary are included at the end of the book.

Nic Bishop is the author and photographer of many award-winning books for children, including RED-EYED TREE FROG; CHAMELEON, CHAMELEON; NIC BISHOP SPIDERS; and most recently, NIC BISHOP LIZARDS. He has a doctorate in biological sciences and a passionate interest in many of the smaller animals on our planet. Originally from New Zealand, Nic lives in Michigan. Visit him online at www.nicbishop.com.