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1	Walker's Marsupials of the World more books like this by Professor Ronald M Nowak, Professor Christopher R Dickman (Introduction by) add to wishlist Authoritative and engaging, this volume from the "Walker's Mammals" series focuses on marsupials, pouched animals whose unusual method of reproduction - between egg laying and placental birth - places them in a unique category among mammals. A comprehensive guide to the biology and distribution of marsupials, this book includes common and ... see all copies from $3.97! new only from $17.89! \| signed copies \| SVS
2	Reproductive Physiology of Marsupials more books like this by C H Tyndale-Biscoe add to wishlist Marsupials differ from most other mammals in their method of reproduction, in that they have chosen, in an evolutionary sense, to develop lactation rather than placentation for the nurture of their young. The neonate is therefore born with a mixture of advanced and embryonic characters, and yet is readily accessible within the pouch, providing a ... see all copies from $30.38! new only from $48.82! \| first editions \| SVS
3	About Marsupials: A Guide for Children more books like this by Cathryn Sill, John Sill (Illustrator) add to wishlist In simple, easy-to-understand language, children learn what marsupials are, how they look, how they move, what they eat, and where they live. The beautifully detailed, full-color illustrations reflect the vast diversity of the marsupial populationfrom the well-known koala and kangaroo to the less familiar cuscus and quolland present each in its ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.50! \| SVS
4	Marsupials more books like this by Patricia J Armati (Editor), Chris R Dickman (Editor), Ian D Hume (Editor) add to wishlist The last 20 years have seen many exciting discoveries in the study of marsupials, leading to significant developments in our understanding of this unique group of mammals. The impact of these developments have been such that marsupials are coming to be seen as model organisms in studies of life history evolution, ageing and senescence, sex ... see all copies from $59.00! new only from $102.46!
5	What is a Marsupial? more books like this by Bobbie Kalman add to wishlist This title is suitable for ages 6-12. Marsupials are the only mammals that have a pouch on their body in which they carry their young. Most of these amazing animals live in Australia, where they have adapted to the harsh conditions of life in the outback. In this book, children will learn astounding facts about marsupials, including: the important ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.14! \| SVS
6	Pockets That Hop more books like this by Katharine Kenah add to wishlist John Lithgow makes Arts and Literacy a Palooza of fun for kids! Turn the pages of Pockets That Hop and join Marsupial Sue on a fascinating, fun reading adventure! In this fact-filled volume readers will find out about the creatures of the marsupial family, from the ever-popular kangaroo to the more unusual cuscus and the pademelon. In this ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.14! \| SVS
7	Pocket Babies: And Other Amazing Marsupials more books like this by Sneed B Collard, III add to wishlist Kangaroos, koalas, and opossums, oh my! Most marsupials live in Australia, but a few are here in the U.S. Find out how these fascinating and unusual "other" mammals evolved and live. see all copies from $5.24! new only from $10.23! \| SVS
8	Marsupial Nutrition more books like this by Ian D Hume add to wishlist Marsupial Nutrition describes the food resources used by marsupials as diverse as small insectivores and large folivores. It discusses the ways in which their digestive systems and metabolism are designed to cope with foods as different as nectar and fungus, tree sap and tough perennial grasses, and insects and eucalypt foliage. Although the ... see all copies from $67.82! new only from $67.82!
9	A Fragile Balance: The Extraordinary Story of Australian Marsupials more books like this by Christopher Dickman, Rosemary Woodford Ganf (Illustrator), Tim Flannery (Foreword by) add to wishlist Marsupials are nearly synonymous with Australia. Although one of these enigmatic pouched mammals - the opossum - inhabits the United States and another 80 or so thrive in South America, some 220 species are confined to the Australasian region. In Australia, marsupials are the most diverse and dominant indigenous species, from the wallaby and the ... see all copies from $48.54! new only from $48.54! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Kangaroos, Opossums, and Other Marsupials more books like this by Matthew Kalmenoff, Marie M. Jenkins add to wishlist Examines in general the history and characteristics of marsupials, and discusses specifically the habits and characteristics of opossums, kangaroos, and other similar animals. Includes a section on monotremes. see all copies from $1.99!
11	Koalas and Other Marsupials more books like this by Bobbie Kalman, Robin Johnson add to wishlist Ages 5 to 9 years. Meet the marsupials! Kids will love learning about koalas, kangaroos, Tasmanian devils, wombats, and other mammals with pouches in this book. Interesting facts and captivating photographs highlight this amazing group of animals most of which have had to adapt to the harsh Outback of Australia. In this fascinating and easy-to ... see all copies from $3.23! new only from $4.14! \| SVS
12	Kangaroos, Koalas, and Other Marsupials more books like this by Ellen Rabinowich add to wishlist An introduction to the characteristics, habits, and habitats of various marsupials, the animals with pouches for their young. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
13 view cover	Meat-eating Marsupials more books like this by Erin Pembrey Swan, Pedro Julio Gonzalez (Illustrator), Steve Savage (Illustrator) add to wishlist This Series meets National Curriculum Standard for: Science: Life Science see all copies from $1.99! new only from $15.50! \| SVS
14	Animals with Pouches: The Marsupials more books like this by Geraldine Sherman add to wishlist A brief introduction to the physical characteristics and habits of a variety of marsupials. see all copies from $1.99! SVS
15 view cover	Evolutionary History of the Marsupials and an Analysis of Osteological Characters more books like this by Szalay add to wishlist The aim of this book is to examine a variety of problems in the understanding of the evolutionary history of the marsupials. In his exposition, the author covers developmental and reproductive biology, the cranio-skeletal system (including dentition, skull and postcranial morphology) and the ecologically related aspects of skeletal morphology. In ... see all copies from $81.75! new only from $81.75! \| SVS
16	Wonders of Marsupials more books like this by Sigmund A Lavine add to wishlist Discusses some of the 248 species of marsupials. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
17 view cover	Koalas and Other Marsupials more books like this by Robin Johnson, Bobbie Kalman add to wishlist Ages 5 to 9 years. Meet the marsupials! Kids will love learning about koalas, kangaroos, Tasmanian devils, wombats, and other mammals with pouches in this book. Interesting facts and captivating photographs highlight this amazing group of animals most of which have had to adapt to the harsh Outback of Australia. In this fascinating and easy-to ... see all copies from $10.00! new only from $14.78! \| SVS
18 view cover	Wild about Animals more books like this by Trude Mostue add to wishlist Trude Mostue''s anecdotes about animals, their habitats, hunting methods and the myths and legends that surround them, are accompanied by full-colour illustrations in this entertaining and didactic book.' see all copies from $1.99!
19	Opossum more books like this by Zoe Wilmot, David Anstey (Illustrator) add to wishlist Describes the habitat, physical characteristics, and habits of the opossum. see all copies from $1.99! SVS
20 view cover	Playing Possum: Riddles about Kangaroos, Koalas, and Other Marsupials more books like this by John Jansen add to wishlist Riddles about kangaroos, koalas, and other marsupials. see all copies from $1.99!
21 view cover	The Marsupial Order more books like this by Rebecca Stefoff add to wishlist see all copies from $31.04! new only from $31.06! \| SVS
22	A First Look at Kangaroos, Koalas, and Other Animals with Pouches more books like this by Millicent Ellis Selsam, Harriett Springer (Illustrator), Joyce Hunt add to wishlist Describes the Kangaroo and other pouched animals and discusses why most of them are isolated in Australia. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
23	Creatures with Pockets more books like this by Susan Harris add to wishlist Briefly discusses marsupials, a group of animals living mainly in Australia, that have pouches in which they carry their young. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
24	A Picture Book of Australian Animals more books like this by Kellie Conforth add to wishlist Describes some of the distinctive animals found in Australia, including the echidna, platypus, and bandicoot. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.85!
25 view cover	Kangaroos & Koalas more books like this by Erin Pembrey Swan add to wishlist Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of fourteen species of diprotodonts, a primarily herbivorous order of marsupials, including possums, koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, and wombats. see all copies from $1.99!

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