| View Larger Image | Platypus! (Step into Reading) | Paperbackby Ginjer L. Clarke (Author), Paul Mirocha (Illustrator)
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| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Random House Books for Young Readers | | Page Count: | 32 Pages | | Publication Date: | August 24, 2004 | | Sales Rank: | 78,796th |
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FEATURES | - ISBN13: 9780375824173
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EDITORIAL REVIEWS |
Product Description
Dive and swim. Spin and swoop. The platypus loves to play!Beginning readers will dive right into this simple, Step 2 nonfiction book about one of the most unique animals on earth. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 3 reviews)
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Very good by Looking for the right book (Minnesota)  4 Stars
October 26, 2009
Very interesting book for low level readers in fourth grade. They were intriged and wanted to research
more wierd animals.
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Nice book, not enough information. by R. Day (Dale, TX United States) 4 Stars
October 03, 2009
Platypus! (Step into Reading)
Nice, but has minimal information about platypuses. No mention of where they live (is it Australia or New Zealand?). Mother P digs a tunnel, lays her eggs, snake tries to get them, they hatch, stay in the tunnel til they are old enough to go out, learn to swim and eat the worms on the bottom of the river, enjoy playing in the water. My 4 year old loves information about animals. Since he watches Finneas and Ferb and their pet, Perry the platapus, my boy was intrigued to learn about them. This book has drawings instead of pictures and is more of a story instead of informational. Although, it does say about how big it is, and that it's a mammal, and has a bill like a duck. I know this is level 2 and sometimes the information isn't as good as level 3 or 4. But still! At least mention where they are found.
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A fun, readable introduction to a strange animal by Darice L. Moore (Largo, FL)  5 Stars
August 26, 2004
My daughter is a younger than the age group specified, but she loves the story and the pictures -- as do I, the parent who has to read it a million times in a row. *grin* Fortunately for me, the delightful and informative text holds up to repeated readings aloud, and although the book is nonfiction, there's a nice narrative flow that pulls the reader into the life of the platypus. Both enjoyable and educational!
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SIMILAR PRODUCTS |
| Bones (Step-Into-Reading, Step 2)
by Stephen Krensky (Author)
How many bones are there in the human body? Which bone is the longest? Or the smallest? Without bones, you would be a blob, like a jellyfish or a worm. Our bones support us and protect our insides. They work together with our muscles to allow us to do all the things we do! So when you think of your bones, say "Thank you!"
This simple Step 1 introduction teaches young readers these facts and many more about the skeleton inside each of us!
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| Platypus (Mondo Animals)
by Joan Short (Author), Jack Green (Author), Bettina Bird (Author), Andrew Wichlinski (Illustrator)
Introduces the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the platypus, an animal found only in Australia.
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| Sir Small and the Dragonfly (Step-Into-Reading, Step 2)
by Jane O'Connor (Author), John O'Brien (Illustrator)
Illus. in full color. "The tallest person is no taller than a toothpick in the town of Pee Wee, and when Lady Teena is abducted by a dragonfly, a tiny knight, riding his trusty ant, rescues the miniature maiden. This is a hit--an engagingly humorous storyline (set in very large type) features simple words and only a sentence or two per page."--Booklist.
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| One Hundred Shoes (Step-Into-Reading, Step 2)
by Charles Ghigna (Author), Bob Staake (Illustrator)
Centipede has one hundred feet. One hundred feet means one hundred shoes. How in the world does Centipede choose shoes? This Math Reader clearly demonstrates the concepts of pairs and multiple sets, all in simple, rollicking, rhythmic text and with bright, graphic illustrations.
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| Five Silly Fishermen (Step-Into-Reading, Step 2)
by Roberta Edwards (Author), Sylvie Wickstrom (Illustrator)
Illus. in full color. Five fishermen go out in a boat and think that only
four come back, until they realize the silly counting mistake they have made.
"The simple text works well with the neatly executed drawings. This traditional
tale is sure to amuse beginning readers, who will get a lesson in logic as
well."--Booklist.
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