Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Lots of spots Lots of spots Lois Ehlert A collection of poems about animal camouflage and adornment. OL15055903W
How to hide a butterfly & other insects How to hide a butterfly & other insects Ruth Heller Rhyming text describes how various insects camouflage themselves to proctect against predators. OL1950117W
Ruth Heller's how to hide a gray treefrog & other amphibians Ruth Heller's how to hide a gray treefrog & other amphibians Ruth Heller Rhyming text and pictures demonstrate the camouflage provided by nature for various toads and frogs-some of whose coloring changes completely to match their background. OL1950121W
How to hide a whip-poor-will & other birds How to hide a whip-poor-will & other birds Ruth Heller Rhyming text and pictures demonstrate the camouflage provided by nature for birds such as the plover, bittern, and potoo. OL1950132W
Zebra stripes Zebra stripes T. M. Caro Why do zebras have stripes? Popular explanations range from camouflage to confusion of predators, social facilitation, and even temperature regulation. It is a challenge to test these proposals on la… OL19713731W
Danger colors Danger colors Jennifer Coldrey,Karen Goldie-Morrison Text and illustrations introduce the characteristics of a variety of animals whose coloration protects them from their enemies. OL22926146W
Les Animaux qui se camouflent Les Animaux qui se camouflent Martine Duprez Cette documentation structurée consacre une première double page aux caractéristiques générales des animaux reliées au thème et deux doubles pages à chaque spécimen (9) présenté. Le texte est réparti… OL24422727W
How to Hide a Parakeet How to Hide a Parakeet Ruth Heller Rhyming text and pictures demonstrate the camouflage nature provides in the coloration of birds such as the plover, bittern, and potoo. OL8076476W