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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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For more than forty-five years, National Wildlife has been dazzling families with amazing images and stories. Get ready for some supersonic fun that will make you say WOW! Discover jet propulsion in squid and dragonflies, camouflage in cuttlefish and katydids, photosynthesis in salamanders and sea slugs, vocal sacs in frogs, balance in giraffes and spider monkeys, and antenna fencing crickets. Want more? How about spiders that use air bubbles like...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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You never know what is watching you! From butterflies and walking sticks to owls and lizards, the world is full animals that don't want to be seen. Using their abilities to camouflage, they blend in to survive. Meets Next Generation Science Standards.
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English
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"The animal kingdom is a kaleidoscope of color. But what do animal's colours say about them? Why do some stand out while others blend in? What jobs do spots and stripes do? And why do some baby animals look different to their parents? Find out in this colorful first book of natural history." -- Page [4] of cover.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Introduces chameleons, describing their physical features and discussing the different reasons they change color, including to hide within their surroundings, to communicate with other chameleons, to attract attention, to absorb sunlight, or to cool down.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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What colors do animals use to give a warning? To hide themselves? To attract another animal? Explore the wide ranging use of color in the animal world. Vibrant photos pair with easy-reading text to support young readers. A back matter feature showcases the Crayola® colors that can be found in the animal imagery throughout the book.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce readers to animals that blend in with their environment, such as the octopus, Arctic hare, silk moth, and zebra, and explore how they use camouflage to defend themselves against predators. Includes activity, glossary, and index."--
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English
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"Let yourself be dazzled by creatures around the world in this brilliant nonfiction picture book about iridescence. Have you ever noticed the rainbow-like shimmer on certain bird feathers, insect bodies and animal scales? This effect, called iridescence, changes depending on the angle from which its viewed, and animals across the globe use the effect to both blend in and stand out" --
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Nature is tricky, and the animals in this book prove it. Camouflage is a remarkable adaptation that manifests itself through coloring, shape, and movement. This entertaining and informative text explains the different forms of camouflage that animals employ to survive in their environments. Arctic hares, octopuses, penguins, praying mantises, polar bears, and zebras are some of the high-interest animals in disguise in this volume packed with essential...
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Publisher
Sterling Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"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...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"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"--
13) Animal colors
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Series
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English
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Discover the wide world of animals through a kaleidoscope of colors! These two common science concepts are easily grasped through the integration of content area vocabulary, familiar animals, and colorful images. The short and simple sentences, text to picture correlations, and glossary aid early readers as they navigate their way through the array of vibrant animals.
14) Color codes
Author
Publisher
Rourke Pub
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Some animals hide to hunt for food, and others hide to avoid becoming dinner. It's easy to see why a disappearing act is important for many reasons. From octopus to polar bear, and from the praying mantis to the hawk, discover how and why many animals cleverly use camouflage."--
20) Cool camouflage
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Introduces the reader to cool camouflage."--