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    Platypus!

    Part of Step into Reading

    Author Ginjer L. Clarke
    Illustrated by Paul Mirocha
    Paperback
    $5.99 US
    RH Childrens Books | Random House Books for Young Readers
    On sale Aug 24, 2004 | 32 Pages | 9780375824173
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    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.
    Ginjer L. Clarke (she/her) writes fun, fact-filled nonfiction books about weird, wonderful stuff. Her books have sold a combined total of more than 3 million copies worldwide, have appeared on best-seller lists, and have been featured in book fairs and on reading lists. Ginjer loves to learn new things and is excited to take readers on journeys around the world to explore unique habitats and the animals, plants, and people who live there.

    Ginjer is an experienced and entertaining presenter and has appeared at more than 150 elementary schools, regional reading and writing conferences, statewide book festivals, bookstores and libraries, and even a zoo. She is a graduate of James Madison University and lives in Richmond, Virginia, with her husband, young son, and several silly-looking pets. View titles by Ginjer L. Clarke
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    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.

    Author

    Ginjer L. Clarke (she/her) writes fun, fact-filled nonfiction books about weird, wonderful stuff. Her books have sold a combined total of more than 3 million copies worldwide, have appeared on best-seller lists, and have been featured in book fairs and on reading lists. Ginjer loves to learn new things and is excited to take readers on journeys around the world to explore unique habitats and the animals, plants, and people who live there.

    Ginjer is an experienced and entertaining presenter and has appeared at more than 150 elementary schools, regional reading and writing conferences, statewide book festivals, bookstores and libraries, and even a zoo. She is a graduate of James Madison University and lives in Richmond, Virginia, with her husband, young son, and several silly-looking pets. View titles by Ginjer L. Clarke
    Paul Mirocha View titles by Paul Mirocha

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