Big buddy books. Australian animals
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1) Platypuses
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Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Because Australia is an island that broke away from a larger land mass about 200 million years ago, animals on the secluded continent developed separately, and platypuses are a prime example. Readers learn that a platypus can stay underwater for one or two minutes at a time, has two coats of fur to help it keep warm, and lives on land in a burrow. Full-color photos include an image of two baby platypuses.
2) Wombats
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
Description
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.