This series describes animals that were once thought to be myths or hoaxes. This book looks at the platypus: the first time it was reported to the Western world, the public and scientific community's reaction to it, the search for evidence, how the animal was finally recognised as a real species, and its current status today. There is also some information about the platypus's life and what makes it special or different.
Paddles the Platypus is a Platypus Children's Story Book. They are a monotreme and live in Australia. The platypus and echidna are the world's only egg-laying mammals. This Australian animal kids story book reflects the unique Australian wildlife and nature in its outstanding art work. Also, it's Australian Made and Owned! Above all, it's educational, cute & funny. Beautiful glossy, bright & colourful illustrations make it stand out. 11 Australian book titles available! Very popular!About Paddles the Platypus Children's Story Book:Paddles the Platypus is about a platypus mother to be. She is searching for the right place to lay her eggs. Their habitat is the eastern and south-eastern coast of Australia and Tasmania. Other unique Australian wildlife is included. Book characters of evabooks are making an appearance. They are: Cassy the cassowary from Cassy's Tale, Bobby the Tree Kangaroo & Croaky the green tree frog from Where is Croaky? Details about Paddles the Platypus:First of all, a platypus mother is searching for a nesting place. The cassowaries are watching from the bank of the creek. Clearly, they are curious about the unique mammal. Furthermore, Paddles is spotted by a Tree Kangaroo and Green Tree frog. Later on, she is explains to the Sulphur Crested cockatoos that she must dig a burrow for her eggs. Subsequently, they are surprised that mammals lay eggs. The Platypus Children's Story Book has stunning colourful illustrations. They include fish, long neck turtle, eel and the unique Australian rainforest. In addition, the book features the platypus burrow and the babies. It's educational, cute & funny. Other book titles of evabooks are:Cassy's Tale (endangered cassowary), Where is Croaky? (green tree frog), Bobby the Tree Kangaroo, Nipper the Crocodile, Shelly the Sea Turtle, Lyssie the Butterfly (Ulysses butterfly), Who is Laughing? (kookaburra), Spikey's Day Out (echidna), Fuzzy the Koala, Tippy the Kangaroo.
Ready to build a research report? First, you'll need the right tools. Open this title in the Writer's Toolbox series and discover plenty of tips and tools to get you started. Soon you'll be collecting and organizing facts like a pro!
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Find out what a platypus has in common with a beaver or a dolphin. Learn what sets a platypus apart from a giraffe or a wild dog. Readers will compare key traits of platypuses—their appearance, behavior, habitat, and life cycle—to traits of other mammals. Charts and sidebars support key ideas and provide details. Through gathering information about similarities and differences, readers will make connections and draw conclusions about what makes this animal a mammal and how mammals are alike and different from each other.
When a strange little creature appears out of nowhere after the big rains, Australian animals wonder what in the world he could possibly be! His fur, feet, tail, and duck-like bill remind each animal of something different. But with a “down-under” spirit, they all pitch in to help him discover where he belongs. Kersplatypus is the story of one creature's journey to find his place in the world and how he sometimes falls flat on the way there. A heart-warming story with an unmistakable Aussie flare, Kersplatypus proves that with a little determination (and some really good friends) you can pick yourself up when you fall and keep on going.
Get ready for a walk on the wild side through every continent on Earth! Kids can discover the animal kingdom like never before in Lonely Planet Kids' The Animal Book, a beautiful encyclopedia featuring over 100 incredible creatures, from the grey wolf and green anaconda, to the bald eagle and emperor penguin. Packed with facts and illustrations, it also explores our relationship with these animals and how we're affecting their lives and habitats, such as reindeer helping to deliver food for Arctic communities and elephants hunted for their tusks in Africa. Animals are all around us, but sometimes we forget just how remarkable they are. With The Animal Book, kids can discover some of the world's most diverse and fascinating mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects and invertebrates, from those they can spot in their backyard to more endangered species in jungles, deserts and freezing oceans. They'll also learn about conservation efforts and how to help protect wildlife and the planet. Dawn Cooper's wonderful illustrations are combined with fantastic photographs and expert authorship by Ruth Martin. Organized by continent, The Animal Book covers: Arctic North & Central America South America Europe Africa Asia Oceania Antarctica Oceans About Lonely Planet Kids: Come explore! Let's start an adventure. Lonely Planet Kids excites and educates children about the amazing world around them. Combining astonishing facts, quirky humor and eye-catching imagery, we ignite their curiosity and encourage them to discover more about our planet. Every book draws on our huge team of global experts to help share our continual fascination with what makes the world such a diverse and magnificent place-inspiring children at home and in school. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.
Platypuses are some of the world’s weirdest mammals! They may look strange, but their duck bills and flat bodies help them thrive in the wetlands. These are just a few of the many adaptations explored in this leveled title for young readers. Alongside the text are bright photos and special features that highlight the animal’s range, physical adaptations, and diet. Readers will come away with a new understanding of fascinating platypuses!
Lynn wrote this book about the design of animals. I believe that children need to know the truth. Debating evolution serves no purpose. Lynn researched every animal in this book. One editor chose me as their science person. She has seen one of my articles about an animal and she wanted more. I find the study of animals interesting. God designed and created all animals. Children will like the alliteration, rhyming words, humor, purposeful repetition. Even some adult will enjoy it. Elizabeth Tangveld said, This is excellent. Elizabeth Brown, an editor, said, "I like it." One father enjoys reading to his children. Lynn Hardy Wallace holds a M.A. In Christiain Education. She wrote Christian Curriculum packages, and many magazine articles for children and adults, true stories, and a book of devotions for women (Our Lifeship). She lives on her ancestral home in Colorado. She also watches deer at play, elk with their calves, and birds. At Canyon View Baptist Church her fingers play the piano. For several years her late husband and she served as missionaries to the Navajo Indians.
