Platypus
Whiting, Sue
ISBN 10: 0763680982 ISBN 13: 9780763680985
Published by Candlewick, 2016
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Synopsis:
Meet the puzzling platypus! A lively narrative and engaging illustrations follow a fascinating creature that defies categorization.
There it is, a giant duckbill emerging from a burrow. But this animal has fur — and walks low to the ground, with claws and a wide, flat tail like a beaver. When it swims, it looks like a miniature crocodile, and when faced with threats, it keeps its snakelike venom at the ready. And did you know that the female platypus lays eggs? Follow a most unusual mammal as it leaves its home and travels through the night, gliding past wallabies and evading a hungry fox — hurrying, scurrying, always busy, always looking for a meal!
About the Author:
Sue Whiting is a former teacher who divides her time between working as a children’s-book editor and writing books for young people. She lives near Sydney, Australia.
Mark Jackson is the illustrator of several picture books, including Python by Christopher Cheng and Bilby by Edel Wignell. He lives in Melbourne, Australia.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Platypus
Publisher: Candlewick
Publication Date: 2016
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Jackson, Mark
Condition: Good