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, plants, or even other animals - animals that can change colors to blend into virtually any background

Examines adaptations of animals that allow them to live in their environment, including ways to stay safe, get food, and reproduce.

"Blending in can help an animal hide- and save its life. From changing color or shape to making their own disguise, some animals are masters of deception." -Back cover

In Hidden in Plain Sight: Animal Camouflage, students will learn how animals stay safe by blending into their environment. Young readers will love turning the page as they gain valuable information and are prompted to answer questions along the way. Take a fantastic photo journey into the wild with Rourke’s Close-Up on Amazing Animals for readers in grades K–3. Readers will explore the unique adaptations and relationships that help animals survive in the wild. Repetitive text aids comprehension while real photographs assist in vocabulary development for beginning readers. assist in vocabulary development for beginning readers.

Animals use camouflage to hide from predators and sneak up on their prey. This delightful volume uncovers the amazing world of animal camouflage. Individual animals are highlighted in informative sidebars, while colorful photos show young readers just how good these special animals are at hiding from view.

This high-interest informational text will help students gain science content knowledge while building their literacy skills and nonfiction reading comprehension. This appropriately leveled nonfiction science reader features hands-on, simple science experiments. Third grade students will learn all about adaptation through this engaging text that is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards and supports STEM education.