A grumpy little kangaroo is having a bad day until his mother finds a way to make him smile.

A baby kangaroo takes his first tentative hops outside of his mama's pouch, meeting other creatures and growing bolder each time.

Famous for her pasta parties, Noodlephant is shocked when the law-loving kangaroos decide noodles are only for them! Noodlephant won't let this stand--Noodlephants can't survive on sticks and branches, after all. Determined to do something to push back against an unjust law, she and her friends invent a machine that transforms pens into penne, pillows into ravioli, and radiators into radiatori. With that, the pasta parties are back! But that very...

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, and life cycle of kangaroos, and discusses kangaroos in folklore, in history, and the threats to their existence in the modern day. Also includes mini-modules with information on debate topics specific to kangaroos.

From the moment they teamed up, the endlessly persistent Sylvester J. Pussycat, Sr. and the hyperactive young kangaroo Hippety Hopper would go on to became one of Warner Brothers' most reliably hilarious animated duos. Featuring 17 shorts never before seen on DVD, these timeless cat vs. giant mouse gems include Sylvester's riotous pursuit of Hippety after the 'roo escapes the zoo in Hop, Look and Listen.

Did you know that kangaroos are the only large animals that hop to move -- or that they are unable to jump backward? Nature's Children series provides young readers (Ages 8-10) with fascinating information about the planet's most incredible wildlife species. Each title offers a complete picture of the animal--from birth to adulthood--and describes its place in our world, including how humans impact it and its environment.

Live action footage of animals in their natural habitats are combined with clips from Disney's animated films to introduce children to the world of animals. Each segment features a different animal, offering students detailed information about the animal's habitat, living conditions, behavior, diet, survival techniques, and life cycle. Content is tied to K-3 National Science Education Standards.