Platypus
Platypus

Author: Tom Grant

Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING

Published: 2007-10-02

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 0643101276

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Since it first became known to European scientists and naturalists in 1798, the platypus has been the subject of controversy, interest and absolute wonder. Found only in Australia, the platypus is a mammal that lays eggs but, like other mammals, it has fur and suckles its young on milk. Many early biologists who visited the British colonies in Australia, including Charles Darwin, went out of their way to observe this remarkable animal. In Australia today the species is considered to be an icon, but one that many Australians have never seen in the wild. This book presents established factual information about the platypus and examines the most recent research findings, along with some of the colourful history of the investigation of its biology. This completely updated edition covers its anatomy, distribution and abundance, breeding, production of venom, unique senses, ecology, ancestry and conservation. It includes a 'Frequently Asked Questions' section for the general reader and, for those wishing to find out more detailed information, a comprehensive reference list.

Platypus
Platypus

Author: Ann Moyal

Publisher: JHU Press

Published: 2004-10-29

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13: 9780801880520

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Eloquent and concise, Platypus uncovers the earliest theories and latest discoveries about this delightfully odd member of the animal kingdom.

Little Platypus
Little Platypus

Author: Nette Hilton

Publisher: Inter Australia Company

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9780864612724

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"Who are you?" asked the small glossy creature. "Am I one of yours?" Little Platypus is feeling lonely. He doesn't know where he belongs. How can he find a friend who is just the same?

Rabbit and His Friends
Rabbit and His Friends

Author: Richard Scarry

Publisher: Western Publishing Company

Published: 1953-01-01

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 9780307601698

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A little animal (platypus) hatches from an egg and none of the other animals can identify it, until a circus comes to town and hires the platypus because he is such an unusual animal.

Platypus
Platypus

Author: William Caper

Publisher: Bearport Publishing

Published: 2008-08-01

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1597167355

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Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and habitat of the platypus.

The Snow Lion
The Snow Lion

Author: Jim Helmore

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2017-09-21

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 1471162257

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From the fabulous partnership of award-winning author Jim Helmore and the brilliant Richard Jones comes a stunning book about friendship. When Caro and her mum move to a new house, Caro becomes lonely. There’s only so much exploring she can do by herself! It’s not long though before she makes a new friend – The Snow Lion. He’s as white as snow, and together they have fun playing hide and seek, chasing and sliding. However, it’s soon time for Caro to venture out on her own . . . With a slighty magical, classic feel and a lovely message, The Snow Lion is a story which will appeal to children and parents alike, and the beautiful illustrations make this a book to treasure.

Life Is a Circus Run by a Platypus
Life Is a Circus Run by a Platypus

Author: Allison Hawn

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2013-05-20

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13: 9781512025491

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Has being late to work due to dancing clowns ever been a problem for you? Have you ever had to defend yourself against a giant iguana? Does the overture to The Music Man make you violently twitch? In Life is a Circus Run by a Platypus readers are immersed into what it would be like to live every day as if a herd of ballerinas were chasing you, without the inconvenience of actually having to run. This collection of truly bizarre short stories taken from the author, Allison Hawn's, life takes one across the world and into the strangest crevices of civilization. The lessons learned through her adventures might very well save the reader if they too ever have to face birthing a cow, calming distraught technical support or death by furniture.

Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes
Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes

Author: Eric Litwin

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2010-12-07

Total Pages: 41

ISBN-13: 0062065602

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Don't miss the first and bestselling book in the beloved Pete the Cat series! Pete the Cat goes walking down the street wearing his brand-new white shoes. Along the way, his shoes change from white to red to blue to brown to WET as he steps in piles of strawberries, blueberries, and other big messes! But no matter what color his shoes are, Pete keeps movin' and groovin' and singing his song...because it's all good. Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes asks the reader questions about the colors of different foods and objects—kids love to interact with the story. The fun never stops—download the free groovin’ song. Don't miss Pete's other adventures, including Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes, Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons, Pete the Cat Saves Christmas, Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses, Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues, Pete the Cat and the New Guy, Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie, Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes, Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party, and Pete the Cat: Crayons Rock!

Gadi Mirrabooka
Gadi Mirrabooka

Author: Pauline E. McLeod

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2001-11-15

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 031300983X

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Take a journey into the fascinating world of Australia's Aboriginal culture with this unique collection of 33 authentic, unaltered stories brought to you by three Aboriginal storyteller custodians! Unlike other compilations of tales that were modified and published without permission from the Aboriginal people, these stories are now presented with approval from Aboriginal elders in an effort to help foster a better understanding of the history and culture of the Aboriginal people. Gadi Mirrabooka, which means below the Southern Cross, introduces wonderful tales from the Dreamtime, the mystical period of Aboriginal beginning. Through these stories you can learn about customs and values, animal psychology, hunting and gathering skills, cultural norms, moral behavior, the spiritual belief system, survival skills, and food resources. A distinctive and absolutely compelling story collection, this book is an immensely valuable treasure for educators, parents, children, and adult readers. Grades K-A

Little Platypus
Little Platypus

Author: Anna Brett

Publisher: QED Publishing

Published: 2022-11-01

Total Pages: 51

ISBN-13: 0711274193

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Discover what Little Platypus gets up to and explore his world, in this fun and informative title from the Really Wild Families series. Little Platypus has a small, but happy family! Little Platypus lives with his brother and Mummy, and they only come out at night! Little Platypus is super excited to introduce us to his family and explore their riverside home together by moonlight. ​Beautiful and bright illustrations will make this informative book a hit with children of all ages! This charming celebration of platypus' will show children just how amazing nature is and is a reminder that it is up to us to care for the planet and its weird and wonderful creatures. Learn about one of nature's most fascinating creatures: What a platypus looks like from its webbed feet to its duck-like bill How a female platypus lays eggs How they hunt and survive in the wild How they use their super sixth sense of electroreception Why they are so unusual, and so fascinating! This adorable story is followed by a fun factivity section packed with craft projects, case studies and a quiz section at the back of the book, so you can put everything you have learnt about Little Platypus and their family to the test. In this Really Wild Families series, based on the everyday adventures of wild animals, discover what the littlest members of the family get up to! Through their eyes we will explore their habitats, family dynamics and how they play, grow and survive as a family.