This stunning book looks at how animals use camouflage in seven distinct ecosystems spanning the globe: swamp (Florida Everglades), desert (Africa's Sahara), rain forest (South America's Amazon), savanna (East Africa), deciduous forest (Europe), arctic (North America), and coral reef (Australia's Great Barrier Reef). For each habitat, a lush full-page spread is followed by a key that explains how each animal uses camouflage and where it can be

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Presents a simple discussion of how nature uses color and shape to protect animals from predators with examples such as the chameleon, tree frog, and Arctic fox.

In the animal kingdom, survival is the name of the game--and not everything is as it seems. A number of animals rely on particularly clever tricks to fool predators or prey. A baby bird mimics a poisonous caterpillar. A moth escapes bats by making sounds that interfere with the bats' echolocation. A tiny rain forest spider builds a big spider "puppet" out of bits of dead leaves, insect parts, and other items. Find out more about some of nature's most...

Who's hiding in the wild? Shine a light behind the page and see . . . Explore animal habitats up close and you will find a world filled with great surprises! From an Arctic fox peeping out of the snow to a blue-ringed octopus buried into the sandy seabed, the secrets of animal camouflage are revealed.--Source other than Library of Congress.

Introduces young readers to some of the stealthiest camouflaged animals in the natural world and asks them to seek out these animals hiding in plain sight.

"Shapes, colors, or markings. Some mammals, birds, and fish use unusual camouflage to hide in plain sight."--Provided by publisher.

A giant lizard takes a colorful approach to blending in with his surroundings and hiding from a group of children.

"When we think about camouflage, we think of animals. But, plants can hide in this way too! It's an important plant defense. This engaging volume shares with readers why some plants must hide in order to survive, which fits into science curriculum topics like plant life cycles, behavior, and the role plants play in their ecosystem. Beautiful, close-up photographs of the plants discussed draw readers into nature and encourage awareness of their surroundings...

"Some desert creatures are masters of disguise! They use camouflage and cover to outsmart predators or sneak up on prey. Some desert animals blend in with rocks, sand, and more. Others burrow beneath the ground or hide in shrubs. Can you spot the creatures hidden in the desert?" --back cover.

"Some forest creatures are masters of disguise! They use camouflage and cover to outsmart predators or sneak up on prey. Some forest animals blend in with leaves, moss, and more. Others hide beneath rocks or in logs. Can you spot the creatures hidden in the forest?"--Provided by publisher.