I See Animals Hiding [Paperback]

Jim Arnosky (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up

Showing young readers the clever ways animals hide, a noted naturalist and illustrator-author of All About Alligators provides watercolor illustrations and rhythmic text that capture deer on a hillside, snowshoe hares, and other animals with protective coloration.

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Ages 5-8. Arnosky describes the ways animals in nature camouflage themselves to escape danger. He explains how protective coloration helps woodcocks, owls, and moths stay hidden; how seasonal changes in the fur of weasels and snowshoe hares aid in concealment; and how the body shapes of speckled trout, snakes, and bittern assist them in blending in with their environments. Arnosky's distinctive watercolor paintings help clarify the text, and several invite listener participation. Large print adds to the book's appeal, though the reading level will be beyond the range of most of the intended audience. An excellent addition to primary nature units or pair it with Aruego's We Hide, You Seek (1979), Baker's Hide and Snake (1991), or Jonas' The Trek (1985) for the story hour set. Kay Weisman --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks (December 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0439232155
• ISBN-13: 978-0439232159
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,524,238 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars NICE NATURE BOOK FOR THE CHILD...AND YOU!, March 13, 2010

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D. Blankenship (The Ozarks) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: I See Animals Hiding (Paperback)

While this 1995 book by Jim Arnosky is now out of print, it can still be found and is well worth the search. As with most of Arnosky's work, this little book deals with animals. In this case, the author addresses the almost magical ability that animals in the wild possess to stay hidden from sight; how their colors match the colors and patterns of the places where they live and protect them...camouflage.

The author addresses animals, birds and fish. Each small animal or bird is given a two page spread and each is somewhat hidden in its natural surroundings as portrayed by Arnosky's considerable artistic talent. A smooth prose is use to describe the creature being searched for, and something of their natural habitat. This is an almost rhythmic prose which is quite suited for the subject matter.

The author has given us a good mix here. Some of the animals are somewhat easy to spot, while others are more difficult. No artistic trickery is used here; all is natural. Even the astute adult reader will have just a wee bit of trouble finding some of the critters such as the sphinx moth, garter snake and herd of twenty deer.

If you are starting to introduce your child to the wonders of nature, then this is a very good choice for one of the books to begin with. Ideally, after reading this work and others like it, long walks in the woods, fields or along streams will work wonders in increasing the child's awareness of what is around them.

This is a fun book to read with your child as they delight in finding the animals and there is an opportunity to have many, many wonderful discussions about nature and the creatures we share this planet with.

This is a great addition to any child's library.

Don Blankenship
The Ozarks