Monotremes and Placentals – Australian Wildlife Series (Bay Books, 1981)

Publisher:
Bay Books, Sydney

Publication Date:
1981

Series:
Australian Wildlife Series (Bay Books)

Format:
Hardcover

Pages:
49 pages

ISBN:
9780858354517 / 0858354519

Condition:
Near Fine – Clean, bright copy with only a small gift inscription inside the front cover.

Description:
Part of the Australian Wildlife Series published by Bay Books, Monotremes and Placentals is a beautifully illustrated introduction to Australia's indigenous mammal species. Covering both monotremes (egg-laying mammals like the platypus and echidna) and placental mammals, this 1981 hardcover provides accessible scientific insights for young readers or anyone interested in Australia’s unique fauna.

Cited in White, K. Bibliography of Australian Children's Books (v. 2, no. 635), it remains a valuable educational resource with full-colour illustrations and an easy-to-follow layout.

Why You’ll Love It:
An engaging and educational vintage title for classrooms, collectors of Australian wildlife books, or readers curious about the fascinating world of native mammals. A wonderful addition to nature shelves or home-school collections.