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Author : Ann Moyal
Publisher : Allen & Unwin
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 9781741765175
The extraordinary story of how a curious creature baffled the world.
Author : Maggie Ryan Sandford
Publisher : Black Dog & Leventhal
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2019-08-27
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780762493630
Interested in the origins of the species? Consider the Platypus uses pets such as dogs and cats as well as animal outliers like the axolotl and naked mole rat to wittily tackle mind-bending concepts about how evolution, biology, and genetics work. Consider the Platypus explores the history and features of more than 50 animals to provide insight into our current understanding of evolution. Using Darwin's theory as a springboard, Maggie Ryan Sandford details scientists' initial understanding of the development of creatures and how that has expanded in the wake of genetic sequencing, including the: Peppered Moth, which changed color based on the amount of soot in the London air; California Two-Spotted Octopus, which has the amazing ability to alter its DNA/RNA not over generations but during its lifetime; miniscule tardigrade, which is so hearty it can withstand radiation, lack of water and oxygen, and temperatures as low as -328°F and as high 304 °F; and, of course, the platypus, which has so many disparate features, from a duck's bill to venomous spur to mammary patches, that scientists originally thought it was a hoax. Surprising, witty, and impeccably researched, Sandford describes each animal's significant features and how these have adapted to its environment, such as the zebra finch's beak shape, which was observed by Charles Darwin and is a cornerstone of his Theory of Evolution. With scientifically accurate but charming art by Rodica Prato, Consider the Platypus showcases species as diverse as the sloth, honey bee, cow, brown kiwi, and lungfish, to name a few, to tackle intimidating concepts is a accessible way.
Author : Tom Grant
Publisher : UNSW Press
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0868401439
Along with the kangaroos, the platypus is totally identified with Australia, and no other living animal has intrigues and fascinated the layperson and the scientist to quite the same degree. This book confines itself to the know facts rather than to the myths and legends with surround this beautiful, secretive and shy creature. In a clear narrative style assisted by superb illustrations, The Platypus takes us through the four seasons in the life of a platypus, describing for us what they eat, where they live, how they reproduce and how they are adapted for survival in an environment that is periodically ravaged by floods and droughts. This third edition of The Platypus has been thoroughly revised and re-designed enabling the reader to be fully up-to-date on the latest research findings about this unique Australian creature.
Author : Patricia Harris
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09-10
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1622889096
When Paddy the Platypus leaves his home to find new friends, he is shocked to find that the other animals don't want to play with him. A beaver, an otter, and a family of ducks each poke fun at Paddy because he looks so odd. But when a baby bird falls from its nest and Paddy catches it with his soft snout, the other animals realize Paddy's differences are what make him so special. Paddy the Platypus is written in couplets, including a deliberate repetition of key phrases that young children can easily remember. The book is beautifully illustrated by Tristan Brewster-Arnold.
Author : Jack Ashby
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2022-08-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780226789392
Scientifically informed and funny, a firsthand account of Australia’s wonderfully unique mammals—and how our perceptions impact their future. Think of a platypus: They lay eggs (that hatch into so-called platypups), produce milk without nipples and venom without fangs, and can detect electricity. Or a wombat: Their teeth never stop growing, they poop cubes, and they defend themselves with reinforced rears. And what about antechinuses—tiny marsupial carnivores whose males don’t see their first birthday, as their frenzied sex lives take so much energy that their immune systems fail? Platypuses, possums, wombats, echidnas, devils, kangaroos, quolls, dibblers, dunnarts, kowaris: Australia has some truly astonishing mammals, with incredible, unfamiliar features. But how does the world regard these creatures? And what does that mean for their conservation? In Platypus Matters, naturalist Jack Ashby shares his love for these often-misunderstood animals. Informed by his own experiences meeting living marsupials and egg-laying mammals during fieldwork in Tasmania and mainland Australia, as well as his work with thousands of zoological specimens collected for museums over the last two-hundred-plus years, Ashby’s tale not only explains historical mysteries and debunks myths (especially about the platypus), but also reveals the toll these myths can take. Ashby makes clear that calling these animals “weird” or “primitive”—or incorrectly implying that Australia is an “evolutionary backwater,” a perception that can be traced back to the country’s colonial history—has undermined conservation: Australia now has the worst mammal extinction rate of any place on Earth. Important, timely, and written with humor and wisdom by a scientist and self-described platypus nerd, this celebration of Australian wildlife will open eyes and change minds about how we contemplate and interact with the natural world—everywhere.
Author : Elizabeth Parer-Cook,David Parer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Platypus
ISBN : 0987328913
Author : Jack Myers
Publisher : Boyds Mills Press
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1590785568
Learn new and surprising facts about animals through scientific discovery.
Author : Jessica Rudolph
Publisher : Bearport Publishing
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2019-02-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781642806755
What’s that furry mammal with a bill? It’s a platypus! Beginning readers will learn all about these strange yet wonderful creatures in this delightful title. They will also learn basic information about platypuses, including how they catch food by picking up electrical signals and how they lay eggs! Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The lively text, colorful design, and eye-catching photos are sure to capture the interest of emergent readers.
Author : Leslie Rees
Publisher : National Library Australia
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2012-03
Category : Nature stories
ISBN : 9780642277411
National Library Publishing presents a stylish, highly illustrated re-publication of Leslie Rees' classic tale, SHY THE PLATYPUS. This exciting story of the life of a young platypus describes her growing up and experiencing encounters with humans, other platypuses and different animals. Leslie Rees published over 40 children's books and won major awards (Order of Australia and NSW Premier's Award) for his 'contribution to Australian literature'. Leslie Rees' animal stories were an important part of the Australian children's books from the 1940s onwards. The Rees animal books (original editions in 1940s-50s) were republished in a number of editions by different publishers over the next 50 years.
Author : Umberto Eco
Publisher : HMH
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2000-11-09
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780547563787
How do we know a cat is a cat . . . and why do we call it a cat? An “intriguing and often fascinating” look at words, perceptions, and the relationship between them (Newark Star-Ledger). In Kant and the Platypus, the renowned semiotician, philosopher, and bestselling author of The Name of the Rose and Foucault’s Pendulum explores the question of how much of our perception of things is based on cognitive ability, and how much on linguistic resources. In six remarkable essays, Umberto Eco explores in depth questions of reality, perception, and experience. Basing his ideas on common sense, Eco shares a vast wealth of literary and historical knowledge, touching on issues that affect us every day. At once philosophical and amusing, Kant and the Platypus is a tour of the world of our senses, told by a master of knowing what is real and what is not. “An erudite, detailed inquirity into the philosophy of mind . . . Here, Eco is continental philosopher, semiotician, and cognitive scientist rolled all into one.” —Library Journal (starred review)
Author : Caitlind L. Alexander
Publisher : Learning Island
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2018-12-24
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
A platypus is one of the strangest animals on Earth. There is no other animal like it. It looks like a beaver with a big duck bill on its face. It also has big fat paws. It is covered in soft fur. The fur keeps its skin from getting wet when it swims. The fur is brown on its back. It is lighter on the front. The fur is so thick that it traps air next to the skin. This helps to keep the platypus warm and to keep it dry when it is swimming. It also helps it to float. This book is a shortened version of our popular “Platypuses: Mammals That Lay Eggs" and is intended for beginning readers. With only 1135 easy to read words, young children can experience for themselves the joy of learning about the platypus. They will find out the answers to these questions: What is strange about platypus feet? What do they use their tails for? What does a platypus eat? How big are platypus eggs? And many more! Ages 5 to 8 Reading Level: 2.1 Learning Island believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
Author : Thomas Cathcart,Daniel Klein
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2008-06-24
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781440634239
This New York Times bestseller is the hilarious philosophy course everyone wishes they’d had in school. Outrageously funny, Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar... has been a breakout bestseller ever since authors—and born vaudevillians—Thomas Cathcart and Daniel Klein did their schtick on NPR’s Weekend Edition. Lively, original, and powerfully informative, Plato and a Platypus Walk Into a Bar... is a not-so-reverent crash course through the great philosophical thinkers and traditions, from Existentialism (What do Hegel and Bette Midler have in common?) to Logic (Sherlock Holmes never deduced anything). Philosophy 101 for those who like to take the heavy stuff lightly, this is a joy to read—and finally, it all makes sense! And now, you can read Daniel Klein's further musings on life and philosophy in Travels with Epicurus and Every Time I Find the Meaning of Life, They Change it.
Author : Anita Ganeri
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2019-05-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781484653548
This series describes animals that were once thought to be myths or hoaxes. This book looks at the platypus: the first time it was reported to the Western world, the public and scientific community's reaction to it, the search for evidence, how the animal was finally recognised as a real species, and its current status today. There is also some information about the platypus's life and what makes it special or different.
Author : Nicky Huys
Publisher : Nicky Huys
Page : 103 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2024-01-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Description: "The Enigma of the Platypus: Australia's Unique Creature" delves into the captivating world of one of nature's most extraordinary creations. From its peculiar appearance to its fascinating evolutionary history, this book explores the mystique surrounding the platypus, a remarkable monotreme found only in Australia. Through insightful scientific analysis and captivating storytelling, readers will embark on a journey to unravel the mysteries of this enigmatic creature, gaining a deeper understanding of its role in the natural world and the challenges it faces in the modern era. With stunning imagery and compelling research, this book celebrates the platypus as a symbol of the unique and wondrous diversity of Australia's wildlife.
Author : William Caper
Publisher : Bearport Publishing
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2008-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781597168199
In 1798, the governor of Australia, John Hunter, came across an odd-looking animal. It was unlike anything he had ever seen. Curious as to the identity of the mysterious creature, he shipped the strange animal to scientists in Great Britain so they could study it. At first, the scientists thought the animal was a hoax. No real animal could look so bizarre. Was it a fish, a bird, or a mammal? No sooner did scientists determine that this rare animal was indeed real than a new set of questions arose that would take scientists over a century to answer. In Platypus: A Century-long Mystery, kids follow the work of scientists as they study the platypus and attempt to unravel the mystery surrounding the animal's identity. Large, full-color photos and a narrative text will keep readers turning the pages for more.