Moyal, Ann. Platypus; the extraordinary story of how a curious creature baffled the world.(Brief Article)(Book Review)

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MOYAL, Ann. Platypus; the extraordinary story of how a curious creature baffled the world. Johns Hopkins Univ. Press. 226p. illus. bibliog. index. c2001. 08018-8052-1. $16.95. JSA

This book about one of the world's most unique animals is written at an academic level, but is clear enough for a serious young person to read. It is filled with beautiful illustrations and drawings, and there is even a story from the Australian aborigines about this animal. The reader will learn not only about the platypus, but also the history of science in categorizing living beings. ...

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