Moyal, Ann.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Johns Hopkins University Press 2001
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 599.29 MOYArnold, Caroline.
Summary: Describes the growth and development of platypuses, from the moment they are born to the time they are ready to care for themselves, in a book that provides information about the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of the platypus.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books 2008
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.29 ARNMeister, Cari
Summary: "A child goes on an adventure to Australia in search of a duck-billed platypus, which is hard to spot in the wild"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amicus Illustrated 2015
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE FIC MEICaper, William.
Summary: "In 1798 the Governor of Australia came across an odd-looking animal. It had a bill like a duck, a tail like a beaver, and webbed feet with claws. He shipped the mysterious creature to scientists in England. Perhaps they could figure out what it was. Little did the Governor of Australia know that it would take scientists almost 100 years to fully unravel the mystery of what this rare...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bearport Pub. 2009
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.29 CAPClarke, Ginjer L.
Summary: 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.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2004
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1 available in Beginning Readers - New Reader (Green), Call number: JBR GREEN CLACopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JBR GREEN CLADunklee, Annika
Summary: Mistakenly believing himself to be an emu, a newly-hatched platypus sets out on a long journey, using various forms of transportation and aided by new friends, to reach Australia.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2019
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Summary: Platypuses are some of the worlds 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 animals range, physical adaptations, and diet. Readers will come away with a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J READ-ALONG KENWhiting, Sue (Susan Allana)
Summary: This new edition to the Nature Storybooks series is about one of Australia's most puzzling and unique animals - the platypus. Platypus leaves his burrow in the riverbank and dives into the cool green pool. It is dusk and he is hungry. Platypus is always busy, always moving, looking for his next meal. Follow platypus as he plays, swims, dives and scurries around his riverbank home.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE WHISexton, Colleen A.
Summary: "A platypus leaves its burrow and waddles towards a river. It dives down and pokes the muddy bottom with its flat bill. The platypus surfaces to eat its catch and dives again! Whether on land or underwater, platypuses are awesome!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bearport Publishing Company 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.2 SEXGhigna, Charles
Summary: Collects facts about strange, gross, and unsual animals from across the globe, including the maleo, ghost octopus, and duck-billed platypus.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Liberty Street 2016
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 590.2 GHIKratt, Chris
Summary: The Kratt brothers travel the world learning about various animals, showcasing key science concepts along the way, and use their creature power suits to foil the plans of villains who would use the animals for monetary gain.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: PBS Distribution 2011