Wombats

Easy-to-read text and oversized, striking photos set in a colorful design introduce young readers to the wombat Readers will learn about the wombat's unique body features, diet, social behavior, habitat, predators, and ways of defense. They will also learn about the life of a baby wombat, from joey to independence. Shaded territory maps highlight areas of Australia the wombat calls home. Fun facts appear throughout, and the book closes with a full page of kid-friendly wombat facts. This title will leave readers with a deeper appreciation of the land down under and the incredible wombat A table of contents, a glossary with phonetic spellings, and an index are included. Big Buddy BOOKS is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.