Masters of Disguise: Camouflaging Creatures & Magnificent Mimics

Masters of Disguise: Camouflaging Creatures & Magnificent Mimics

Author: Marc Martin

Publisher: Candlewick Press

Published: 2024-09-30

Total Pages: 55

ISBN-13: 1536245887

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In a seek-and-find extravaganza, stylish illustrations and a brisk text unmask twelve of the most elusive creatures on earth. Now you see them, now you don’t. Cloaked in a riot of color, pattern, and texture are a dozen animals—from chameleons and polar bears to Gaboon vipers and mimic octopuses—that have mastered the art of fading into the background. Fact-packed pages segue into clever and beautifully illustrated seek-and-find spreads that put readers’ newfound knowledge of each creature and its ecosystem to the test. In a timely and visually arresting novelty book for nature lovers of every stripe, Marc Martin jets budding conservationists around the world to artfully expose the secrets of animal camouflage.


Masters of Disguise

Masters of Disguise

Author: Marc Martin

Publisher: Random House Australia

Published: 2021-03-30

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 176089589X

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Now you see them, now you don't! Cloaked in a riot of colour, pattern and texture are a dozen animals - from chameleons and polar bears to Gaboon vipers and mimic octopuses - that have mastered the art of fading into the background. Fact-packed pages segue into clever and beautifully illustrated seek-and-find spreads that put readers' newfound knowledge of each creature and its ecosystem to the test. Marc Martin jets budding conservationists around the world and shows them the secrets of animal camouflage. A perfect gift for animal lovers.


Masters of Disguise

Masters of Disguise

Author: Belback

Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing

Published: 2014-08-01

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 1627178791

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In Masters of Disguise: Animal Mimicry, students will learn how animals must protect themselves from predators. 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.


Wonderful Animals

Wonderful Animals

Author: Amara Darwin

Publisher: Publifye AS

Published: 2024-10-16

Total Pages: 182

ISBN-13: 8233934461

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""Wonderful Animals"" takes readers on a captivating journey through the animal kingdom, exploring the remarkable adaptations that enable diverse species to thrive in their environments. This engaging nature book examines physical adaptations, behavioral strategies, and ecological roles, providing insights into the intricate relationships between form, function, and habitat. By focusing on both well-known and lesser-known species, the book challenges common perceptions and reveals the depth of biodiversity often overlooked in popular media. The book progresses through three main sections, beginning with an introduction to animal adaptations and major animal groups. It then delves into specific examples of physical and behavioral adaptations, before exploring the ecological roles of different species in maintaining ecosystem balance. Drawing on a wide range of scientific studies, including recent findings from biomechanics and animal cognition, ""Wonderful Animals"" presents up-to-date information in accessible language. The text incorporates anecdotes and case studies to illustrate key points, making complex concepts relatable to a general audience interested in nature. By examining how animal adaptations have inspired technological innovations and addressing ongoing debates in biology, ""Wonderful Animals"" offers readers a deeper understanding of the natural world. This comprehensive exploration not only fosters an appreciation for biodiversity but also underscores the importance of conservation efforts in preserving our planet's wonderful animals.


Jungle Bugs

Jungle Bugs

Author: Bruce Purser

Publisher: Firefly Books

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 150

ISBN-13: 9781552976630

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How insects around the world hide from and defend themselves from predators.


Hiding Out

Hiding Out

Author: James Martin

Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13:

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With photographs of remarkable clarity and an absorbing, informative text, this book displays and describes numerous examples of animals camouflaging themselves. "Strongly recommended."--Booklist. "Solid information in a colorful, appealing, and dramatic package."--Kirkus.


Invented by Animals

Invented by Animals

Author: Christiane Dorion

Publisher: Designed by Nature

Published: 2021-04-06

Total Pages: 78

ISBN-13: 0711260656

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Humans think they invent everything, but the fact is, us animals have invented ways of solving problems, making unbelievable materials, ways of getting around and working out how to survive on our own for millions of years. In this book you will meet the animal inventors who have shared their super inventing powers to make amazing things for humans.


Where Else in the Wild?

Where Else in the Wild?

Author: David M. Schwartz

Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 1582462836

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Presents poems and brief facts about eleven animals that rely on the ability to camouflage within nature to survive in the wilderness.


A River

A River

Author: Marc Martin

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2017-03-07

Total Pages: 45

ISBN-13: 1452162239

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“This stunningly illustrated book, rendered in deep blues and greens, charts a river’s meandering course through cities, farms and jungles.” —Entertainment Weekly A Winner of the New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award There’s a river outside my window. Where will it take me? So begins the imaginary journey of a child inspired by the view outside her bedroom window: a vast river winding through a towering city. A small boat with a single white sail floats down the river and takes her from factories to farmlands, freeways to forests, out to the stormy and teeming depths of the ocean, and finally back to the comforts—and inspirations—of home. This lush, immersive book by award-winning picture book creator Marc Martin will delight readers of all ages by taking them on a transcendent and aspirational journey through an imaginative landscape. “A subtle study of how imagination allows children to safely explore the unknown without ever leaving home.” —Publishers Weekly


Everything & Everywhere

Everything & Everywhere

Author: Marc Martin

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2018-10-09

Total Pages: 41

ISBN-13: 1452171858

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From Hong Kong to Reykjavík, Ulaanbaatar to New York City, enjoy a lush and unexpected journey around the world to discover what makes each place unique. Sleepy sloths, colorful cows, staggering skylines, terrible traffic—countless surprises await! All you need is a good guide and a little curiosity . . . so, what are you waiting for? Let's go! From award-winning author and illustrator Marc Martin comes a quirky, fact-filled adventure for curious globe-trotters, young and old.