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Explains what a platypus is, its natural habitat, and other information on the unique creature. 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...

Easy-to-read text and oversized, striking photos set in a colorful design introduce young readers to the emu! Readers will learn about the emu's unique body features, diet, social behavior, habitat, migration patterns, predators, and ways of defense. They will also learn about the life of a baby emu, from egg to independence. Shaded territory maps highlight areas of Australia the emu calls home. Fun facts appear throughout, and the book closes with...

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