{"product_id":"emus-up-close-karen-penrose-9798279132164","title":"Emus Up Close: From Egg to Outback Explorer: Facts for Kids\/Australian Animals\/Flightless Birds\/Outback\/Wildlife\/Adaptations\/Ecosystems\/Conservation\/S","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAncient. Resilient. Mysterious.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStep into the vast landscapes of \u003cb\u003eAustralia\u003c\/b\u003e and discover one of the world's most fascinating birds. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis\u003cb\u003e teacher-created\u003c\/b\u003e book, \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmus Up Close: From Egg to Outback Explorer, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e is a \u003cb\u003evisually\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003estunning, kid-friendly nonfiction book\u003c\/b\u003e that takes readers on an \u003cb\u003eunforgettable journey\u003c\/b\u003e through the life of the\u003cb\u003e emu\u003c\/b\u003e - from its deep green egg to its long strides across open plains.\u003cp\u003ePerfect for curious readers \u003cb\u003eages\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e7-16\u003c\/b\u003e, this book blends \u003cb\u003eengaging science\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003edescriptive storytelling\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003ereal-world learning\u003c\/b\u003e to explore how emus live, grow, survive, and thrive in a changing world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInside, readers will discover: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhere emus live and how they navigate Australia's grasslands, woodlands, and \u003cb\u003eoutback\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat emus eat and how their unique bodies are built for endurance - \u003cb\u003eadaptations\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe surprising role of \u003cb\u003efather emus\u003c\/b\u003e, who raise and protect their chicks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow emus survive predators, droughts, fires, and human challenges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of emus in \u003cb\u003escience, Indigenous culture, and conservation\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach chapter includes \u003cb\u003eenhanced Quick Facts\u003c\/b\u003e to reinforce learning, along with \u003cb\u003estunning real-life photographs\u003c\/b\u003e that bring this remarkable bird to life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book also features: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHands-on STEM activities\u003c\/b\u003e with clear objectives, STEM connections, and learning points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCitizen science opportunities\u003c\/b\u003e, showing kids how they can contribute to real wildlife research - even outside Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA kid-friendly \u003cb\u003eglossary of science terms\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ecurated resources for further exploration\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdeal for classrooms, homeschoolers, nature lovers, and young scientists\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmus Up Close\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and a deeper respect for the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWalk alongside the emu. Explore science through nature, and discover how learning begins with wonder.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Karen Penrose\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798279132164\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/19\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 106\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.34lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.22d","brand":"Karen Penrose","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48997327732991,"sku":"9798279132164","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/emus-up-close-karen-penrose-9798279132164","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}