Living Fossils
This article describes tuatara and how they are bred in captivity. Photos, including X-rays, and a glossary provide support for students as they learn about this fascinating animal.
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Series: School Journal Level 2, October 2012
Reading year level: 4
Category: Non-fiction
Topics: tuatara, bred in captivity, animal, living fossils, extinction, X-rays
Living Fossils
Words by Sue Gibbison
Some of the concepts may be challenging for students, particularly “living fossils”, extinction, and X-rays. Also, the article contains mixed text types, although these are clearly signalled through headings.
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