Animal Camouflage in the Snow

Animal Camouflage in the Snow
Author: Martha E. H. Rustad
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 25
Release: 2009-07
Genre: Camouflage (Biology)
ISBN: 1429633271

Teach kids about an amazing aspect of nature. With accessible text and substantive information, these books are excellent resources on camouflage. Readers will discover how camouflage helps animals survive, and delight in the challenge of finding the animal in its natural habitat.

Secrets of Animal Camouflage

Secrets of Animal Camouflage
Author: Carron Brown
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: Animal defenses
ISBN: 9781782403913

New light is thrown on the secrets of animal camouflage in this delightfully illustrated new Shine-a-Light title. Children will discover how animals hide by ingeniously adapting to their environment. From stick insects hiding on branches to the extraordinary owl butterly with wing patterns which resemble the eyes of an owl, the simple text and beautiful illustrations reveal the secrets of this spectacular world. The unique design of the book allows children to discover a "hidden" image by holding the page up to a bright light. For children aged 3 and up, this is the perfect introduction to the hidden mysteries of the natural world.

A Polar Bear in the Snow

A Polar Bear in the Snow
Author: Mac Barnett
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 43
Release: 2024-09-17
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1536240605

“The captivating cut-paper–and-ink illustrations . . . perfectly suit the prose’s quiet grandeur. . . . Charming, scenic, and a winning must for the youngest polar bear lovers.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Follow a magnificent polar bear through a fantastic world of snow and shockingly blue sea. Over the ice, through the water, past Arctic animals and even a human . . . where is he going? What does he want? Acclaimed author Mac Barnett’s narration deftly balances suspense and emotion, as well as poignant, subtle themes, compelling us to follow the bear with each page turn. Artist Shawn Harris’s striking torn-paper illustrations layer white-on-white hues with bolts of blue and an interplay of shadow and light for a gorgeous view of a stark yet beautiful landscape. Simple and thought-provoking, illuminating and intriguing, this engaging picture book will have readers pondering the answer to its final question long after the polar bear has continued on his way.

Hide-And-Seek Science

Hide-And-Seek Science
Author: Emma Stevenson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-08-31
Genre: Animal defenses
ISBN: 9780823431878

This stunning book looks at how animals use camouflage in seven distinct ecosystems spanning the globe: swamp, desert, rainforest, savanna, deciduous forest, arctic, and coral reef. For each habitat, a lush full-page spread is followed by the key that explains how each animal uses camouflage, and where they can be found in the illustration.

Animals That Change Color (L2) (National Geographic Readers)

Animals That Change Color (L2) (National Geographic Readers)
Author: National Geographic Kids
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2020-01-09
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1426337116

"Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, this new leveled reader dives into the amazing world of animals that change their appearance based on environment, the need to blend in to hunt or stay safe, and even their mood! Kids will learn all about the how and why of these amazing animal transformations"--

The Animals' Winter Sleep

The Animals' Winter Sleep
Author: Lynda Graham-Barber
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008-09
Genre: Animals
ISBN: 9780966276169

"Describes how thirteen northern animal species survive the winter snug in their dens, burrows, nests and lodges"--Colophon

Hidden in Nature

Hidden in Nature
Author: Anna Levin
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-10-26
Genre: Animals
ISBN: 9788854411814

A stunning look at the many ways animals camouflage themselves in order to survive, featuring images from the Nature Picture Library. Through their extraordinary ability to camouflage themselves, animals become invisible to both predators and prey. These incredible images, from the prestigious Nature Picture Library, capture wild creatures "hiding" in a variety of environments. See how polar animals' white fur blends with the snow; how insects resemble the leaves in the forest; and how an octopus changes the color of its skin to match the ocean floor.

Snow Leopards

Snow Leopards
Author: Dianna Dorisi-Winget
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2012
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1429676450

Explores the habitat, life cycle, physical characteristics, and behavior of snow leopards.