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The Platypus Mystery: Discover the Strange Science Behind Nature's Weirdest Animal: Facts for Kids/Australia/Monotremes/Egg-Laying Mammals/Wetland Hab
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: May 12 2026
Pages: 104
Weight: 0.33
Height: 0.22 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Did you know that a baby platypus is called a puggle?
The animal scientists once believed was a hoax may be the strangest, and most fascinating, creature on Earth.
In this teacher-authored book, The Platypus Mystery: Discover the Strange Science Behind Nature's Weirdest Animal, readers journey deep into the rivers and wetland habitats of Australia to uncover the secrets of one of nature's most unusual animals. With its duck-like bill, waterproof fur, venomous spurs, webbed feet, and ability to hunt using electricity, the platypus has amazed scientists for centuries.
Blending immersive storytelling with real-world science, this engaging nonfiction book explores:- Platypus habitats and river ecosystems
- Incredible body adaptations and survival skills
- Electroreception and underwater hunting
- Egg-laying mammals - monotremes
- Baby platypuses and family life
- Predators, environmental threats, and conservation
- The platypus's role in science and evolution
- How kids can help protect wildlife and waterways
Perfect for animal lovers, research projects, curious readers, homeschoolers, classrooms, and STEM learning, this book also includes:
- 15 hands-on STEM activities deepening understanding of the platypus's adaptations and wetland habitat
- Citizen Science opportunities that let kids help real scientists and researchers
- A kid-friendly science glossary
- Full-color photographs of the platypus in its natural habitat throughout
Filled with fascinating facts, science discoveries, and unforgettable wildlife mysteries, The Platypus Mystery invites readers to explore one of the most extraordinary animals ever discovered - and learn why protecting the natural world matters now more than ever.
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