Simply describes what a platypus looks like, where it lives, and how it swims, builds a nest, cares for its eggs, and raises its babies.

"Engaging images accompany information about platypuses. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7."--

What's that furry mammal with a bill? It's a platypus! Beginning readers will learn all about these strange yet wonderful creatures in this delightful title. They will also learn basic information about platypuses, including how they catch food by picking up electrical signals and how they lay eggs! Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The lively text, colorful design, and eye-catching...

"Simple text and photographs present platypuses, how they look, where they live, and what they do"--Provided by publisher.

"Just like echidnas, the platypus is part of the monotreme family. This odd family of mammals is famous for their ability to lay eggs! But that isn't the only strange thing about this mammal. In their duck-like bill, a platypus has hundreds of receptors that can sense electricity. Young readers will love learning about how the platypus lives in the wild and how it uses electricity to track down food. With photographs paired closely with approachable...

Pete the Cat and his animal friends welcome Gus the Platypus, who discovers his own special talent.

"When a strange little creature appears out of nowhere after the big rains, Australian animals wonder what in the world he could possibly be..."--Jacket.

On her daily hop, Kangaroo encounters a creature she has never seen before that might be a River Monster or a potential new friend.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to platypuses. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

Petunia arrives from Australia and gets invited to a party. She didn't realize it was a costume party! The other guests try to guess what she is. When you feel like a fish-- or a platypus-- out of water, just remember: sometimes good things come in weird packages!