Bibliograph

Hidden wildlife, how animals hide in plain sight, Jim Arnosky

Type

Label

Hidden wildlife, how animals hide in plain sight, Jim Arnosky

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 31)

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Hidden wildlife

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1003133410

Responsibility statement

Jim Arnosky

Sub title

how animals hide in plain sight

Summary

"Animals know that in order to survive, they must stay hidden--and, fortunately, nature helps them by providing coloration that camouflages them in their habitat. Award-winning author and illustrator Jim Arnosky looks at this most artful and beautiful aspect of animal life, from the dappled spots on a fawn and the leaf-like markings on a Copperhead snake to the white fur of the snowshoe hare in winter and the changing colors of the octopus. Featuring five large gatefolds, this stunning book covers a wide variety of mammals, birds, insects, and sea creatures, and also offers kids advice on becoming better at spying animals out in the wild. "--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Snake colors and shapes -- Reptile camouflage -- Feather patterns and colors -- Bird camouflage -- Color plus sunlight and shade -- Camouflage in marine animals -- Insect camouflage -- Vanishing in the forest -- Mammal camouflage -- Seasonal color changes -- Artful nature -- Author's note -- More about animal camouflage

Target audience

juvenile

Classification