The Puzzle of the Platypus: And Other Explorations of Science in Action cover

The Puzzle of the Platypus: And Other Explorations of Science in Action

Author: Myers, Jack

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 6.4
Points 1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 8706
Points per Word 0.000115
Page Count 64
Points per Page 0.015625

Description

Scientists attempt to solve some of nature's interesting puzzles, including using high-tech camera to find polar-bear dens under the snows of Alaska, teaching dolphins how to play a game to study sonar, and the strange characteristics of the platypus.