Hiding Out: Camouflage in the Wild

Wolfe, Art

ISBN 10: 0517593939 ISBN 13: 9780517593936

Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers, 1993

Synopsis

With photographs of remarkable clarity and an absorbing, informative text, this book displays and describes numerous examples of animals camouflaging themselves. "Strongly recommended."--Booklist. "Solid information in a colorful, appealing, and dramatic package."--Kirkus.  

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From Kirkus Reviews

Another visual delight from the author and photographer of Chameleons (1991), with striking color photos of animals using camouflage to conceal themselves, alter their appearance, and mimic plants or other animals. Photos of the animals in their natural environment focus on colors, shapes, patterns and special features that help prey or predator prosper. Young browsers will especially enjoy an orchid mantis with wings like flower petals; the striped hawkfish, which relies on bold bands of color to provide ``disruptive coloration''; and a speckled sand dab, nearly invisible against the ocean floor. Solid information in a colorful, appealing, and dramatic package. Scientific names not included; brief index. (Nonfiction. 8-12) -- Copyright ©1993, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 3-Species that use camouflage are described and displayed in this inviting book. The reasons why these animals attempt to conceal themselves and the methods they employ, such as disruptive coloration, seasonal changing, and mimicry are covered in the accessible text. Sharp, clear, full-color captioned photographs appear on every page. Children will find them fascinating and will want to look at them again and again. The last page offers some useful description of natural selection. The information is readily available elsewhere, but this book will circulate because of its high-interest, high-quality photos.
Sandra Welzenbach, H.K. Williams Elementary School, San Antonio, TX
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0517593939
• ISBN 13: 9780517593936
• Binding: Library Binding
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32