What do a fawn and a hermit crab have in common? They both use camouflage to hide from their enemies. A fawn’s spots help it blend in with its dappled surroundings, and a hermit crab might be mistaken for an empty shell. This lyrical introduction to camouflage explains how and why a wide variety of animals use it to go undercover. Readers can also hunt for camouflaged animals in every illustration.
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Kindergarten-Grade 2-Two welcome additions to a prolific series designed to educate and stimulate young learners. In the first book, Branley explores magnetism and the uses and history of magnets. Several simple experiments allow for hands-on, empirical verification of concepts. The illustrations, the tone of the text, and the device of a helpful mouse add appeal to a subject that may have had a limited audience. The second title, which is complemented by Lloyd's artful renderings, examines camouflage as an animal defense. Each spread shows several creatures blended into their natural environment; all of them are accurately illustrated and clearly identified. The final pages invite readers to take a closer look at the world around them and discover hidden life. These titles are well-designed, written, and illustrated. In both books, the information is relevant and succinct. These beautiful and simple introductions to science will appeal to any child who has ever asked, "Why?"-Christy Norris, Valley Cottage Library, NY
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Ages 5^-9. Otto says that camouflage is a kind of disguise, and Lloyd's detailed watercolor-and-ink illustrations show that disguise in action. You have to look closely to see the doe's spotted fawn crouched in the dappled thicket, the stick insect perched on a branch. Part of the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series, this brings biology right into your own backyard ("look closely when you go outside") as it celebrates the wonder of what nature hides and reveals ("sticks seem to crawl, leaves can fly, and a stone may have eyes and a beak"). The clear, rhythmic text dramatizes how camouflage helps both predator and victim, and new readers will want to talk about the natural law: there are animals that must hunt, and the hunted must hide. Hazel Rochman
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This is one of several books we bought from the LETS-READ-AND-FIND-OUT-SCIENCE series to use for Kindergarten homeschool. The illustrations are beautiful. The content is great. My son loves these books.
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My 7-year old grandson loves this book according to my daughter's report. He loves to go hunting with his dad, so anything about wildlife interests him. I also think it would be interesting to all children.
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In the foothills near my house, a mountain lion might be hunting. Read the first page New!
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Front Cover | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
In the foothills near my house, a mountain lion might be hunting. Read the first page New!
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- How We Learned the Earth Is Round (A Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Book) by Patricia Lauber in Front Matter
- Look Out for Turtles! (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) by Melvin Berger in Back Matter
- Falcons Nest on Skyscrapers (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) by Priscilla Belz Jenkins in Back Matter
- Look Out (First Flap Books) by Stephen Cartwright in Front Matter
- THE BLACK HOLE by Alan Dean Foster in Front Matter
- Science to Go: Fact and Fiction Learning Packs by Judy Sauerteig on page 55, and page 56
- Bridges to Reading, K3: Teaching Reading Skills with Children's Literature by Suzanne I. Barchers on page 40, and page 142
- Creative Thinking and Problem Solving for Young Learners: by Jerry D Flack on page 53
- Fun-Filled 5-to 10-Minute Science Activities for Young Learners (Grades PreK-1) by Deborah Diffily on page 15
- Animals Without Backbones, Grades 1-3 by Cindy Davis on page 65
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