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In the animal world, the easiest way to avoid being eaten is to avoid being seen. What are Camouflage and Mimicry? examines animals that use unique colorization to avoid their predators - or to sneak up on prey! So highly developed is the camouflage of some animals, that they are virtually impossible to see. Examples include: • spots and stripes that blend into the shadows • bright colors that warn of toxic poisons • animals that look like rocks,...

Describes the many ways animals hide and defend themselves from their prey.

Photographs and text detail how mammals, birds, fishes, and insects disguise themselves with different kinds of camouflage in order to survive.

A look at the ways animals hide and protect themselves in the wild.

"Simple text and photographs present some of the world's best-camouflaged animals"--Provided by publisher.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces yellow animals to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--