Platypus (Mondo Animals) [Paperback]

Joan Short (Author), Jack Green (Author), Bettina Bird (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: Mondo Animals

Introduces the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the platypus, an animal found only in Australia.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 3-4--Short describes the unique physical characteristics, habits, and habitat of the platypus. Color photographs and drawings are used throughout the one- and two-page chapters to amplify the narrative. An unlabeled map shows the animal's range, and a cross-section drawing of its underground burrow illustrates how it builds a dwelling for protection, sleeping, and raising its young. A description of this mammal's habitat includes a mild warning about the importance of protecting creeks, rivers, and lakes. This book provides more information than Toni Eugene's Koalas & Kangaroos: Strange Animals of Australia (National Geographic, 1981; o.p.), which has only one paragraph and two photographs about the platypus. An easy-to-follow introduction to a fascinating animal.

Frances E. Millhouser, Chantilly Regional Library, VA

Copyright 1997 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Paperback: 24 pages
• Publisher: Mondo Publishing (April 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 157255195X
• ISBN-13: 978-1572551954
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 10 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #448,684 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #64 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Animals > Mammals > Nonfiction
  • #96 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Biology

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My fave animal, July 23, 2003

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Alex Perkins (Allegan, MI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Platypus (Mondo Animals) (Paperback)

The platypus is one of the weirdest creatures on earth and has been my favourite since I was old enough to walk (or so it seems ;)). This book is simple, straight forward, and offers good information as well as pictures of this elusive creature. I bought this book to add to my collection when I was 19 y/o. Doesn't matter what age you are, this is a great book. =)

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A good book for children, February 27, 2002

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"sephus" (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Platypus (Mondo Animals) (Paperback)

There are great pictures and a large amount of facts about the platypus in this film. However, I should have taken a hint from the name of the series - "Mondo Animals" - that this is a children's book. There's nothing wrong with that; it just should have been clearer from the description. The language is extremely simplistic. I can imagine a 4th or 5th-grader using this book as a basis for a report. But if you're looking for an adult-level treatment of this subject, keep looking.

7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a really good book!, July 31, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Platypus (Mondo Animals) (Paperback)

It is a good book because it tells you about the life of a platypus. It tells you what it eats, where it lives in Aultralia. This is a good book for anyone who likes platypuses.