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Kangaroos

Price: $2.99, format: 7 page PDF, grades: 1,2,3,4,5

The wonderful world of animals is full of interesting and unusual species. This issue focuses on the kangaroo, one of the earth's most unique mammals that can hop, swim, box and sit on its own tale! Young readers will discover more fascinating facts about how far kangaroos can jump and why they are known as "marsupials." Using the newspaper to practice observation and investigation skills is a fun way to introduce the different sections and layout of this form of media. The phrase "kangaroo court" will lead students into an activity to understand and explain idioms.

In this issue students will:
• discover facts about kangaroos
• practice measuring and multiplication skills
• use the newspaper to practice observation and memory skills
• write about their favorite animal
• use the internet to research idioms, kangaroos and Australia