The Story of the Platypus

by Anita Ganeri

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781484627143
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2016
Series:	Fabulous Animals
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	521,623
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.10(d)
Lexile:	620L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

About the Author

Anita Ganeri is an award-winning author of information books for children. Educated at Cambridge University, she has written more than 300 books, including the best-selling 'Horrible Geography' series (Scholastic Children's Books) which won a 2009 Blue Peter Book Award. She writes widely on animals and the natural world. A recent title for Raintree, A Day in the Life of Rainforest Animals: Capybara, has been shortlisted for a Maryland Blue Crab Award 2012. Anita lives in the north of England with her husband, children and assorted pets.

Table of Contents

Mystery Animal 4

A New Animal? 8

Local Knowledge 10

Meet the Platypus 12

Platypus Lifestyle 14

In Captivity 20

Platypuses Today 24

Platypus Timeline 28

Glossary 30

Find Out Wore 31

Index 32

Interviews

Clear, simple but informative text, appealing photos with captions. Glossary, timeline, index.