Platypuses
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Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2025

Platypuses

Written by Elsie Olson

Part of the Odd But Adorable Animals series

A duck's bill, a beaver's tail and eggs: how did this strange mammal come together?

32 pages· 600L· AR 3.7 · 0.5 AR pts
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Bookroo's summary

A photo-filled introduction to the platypus of Australia. Readers learn where it lives, what it eats and the features that make it odd but adorable, from its strange mix of body parts to the bill that senses the electrical signals of its prey, along with its significance in Australian culture.

From the publisher

This title introduces readers to the odd but adorable platypus. Learn about this animal’s habitat, diet, and special features. From its strange mix of body parts, electrical signals, and significance to Australian culture, this creature will captivate the imagination of every young animal lover. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

At a glance
Format
Library Binding
Pages
32
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Picture
Lexile
600L
AR book level
3.7
AR points
0.5
AR quiz
553098
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~O
AR interest level
MG
Publication
Published
January 1, 2025
Publisher
Big Buddy Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781098295141
LCCN
2024938325

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