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Informational (nonfiction)
Have you ever wondered about the unusual animals from Down Under? Australia is home to many interesting animals. Colorful, detailed photographs help the reader imagine what it might be like to see these creatures in person. Repetitive sentence patterns and high-frequency words support readers. Use the story to teach students to identify the main idea and details as well as to ask and answer questions.
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