| Perfectly Hidden: The Animal Kingdom's Fascinating Camouflage Contributor(s): Schlitt, Christine (Author) |
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ISBN: 1620871157 ISBN-13: 9781620871157 Publisher: Sky Pony OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Hardcover Published: March 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Zoology - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Butterflies, Moths & Caterpillars - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Reptiles & Amphibians |
| Dewey: 591.472 |
| LCCN: 2012032845 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 8.3" W x 11.3" (1.55 lbs) 80 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Have you ever seen a frog that, at first glance, looks like a bump on a log? Or have you spotted a stick insect sitting on a tree branch, all but blending in with the bark? In Perfectly Hidden, children will learn about the Earth's thirty-five best natural masters of disguise You'll discover surprising images and fascinating facts about many types of animals and insects who have incredible camouflage. Be sure to try to find: - An arctic hare in the white of winter - A pygmy seahorse waiting in a bed of coral - A stick insect camouflaged as a twig on a branch - A crab spider awaiting its prey in a field of flowers - An orchid mantis who looks like a flower petal - And many more As you encounter each hard-to-find animal, you'll be able to put your camouflage-spotting skills to the test and try to pick out the disguised creature in each picture. Complete with sidebars full of surprising and interesting facts about each animal--including insight into their clever survival skills--this is a must-read for every child who loves science and unusual animals. The perfect addition to any elementary classroom |
