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Australia |
Australia is a country but it is also a continent. A continent is one of the seven largest areas of land on the earth, like North America, Africa, or Asia. Most continents are made up of many countries, but Australia is both a continent and a single country. Australia is famous for its unusual animals, such as the kangaroo and the koala. These animals only live in Australia except if they live in a zoo. Australia is the smallest of all the continents, but it is still very large! [1/2 definitions] |
compare |
We use the word "compare" to say that one thing is like another thing. If your sister likes to jump across the yard, you might compare her to a kangaroo. [1/3 definitions] |
kangaroo |
A kangaroo is a large mammal that can jump very far. It has short front legs, powerful back legs, and a strong tail. It also has long pointed ears. Kangaroos live in the country of Australia. A female kangaroo has a pouch in its belly, where she carries her baby for a few months after it is born. |
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