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Provides illustrations and text about animals with patterns that help them survive. Includes information about the zebra, Siberian tiger, ladybug, leopard, diamondback rattlesnake, pineapple fish, peacock, blue-ringed octopus, and painted turtle.

Explore the use of camouflage by animals on the land and in the sea.

Rhyming text and illustrations present disguised or hidden animals, from a long and lean tiger in the jungle to a black cat snoozing in the sun.

"Whether to escape predators or to surprise their prey, the talented strategists of nature in The Champions of Camouflage survive using visual trickery and fascinating biology"-- Provided by publisher.

"Each book in the Adapted to Survive series looks at a selection of high-interest animals that share a common skill, examining how each animal has adapted to survive in its own particular environment. This book looks at animals that hide, and includes chapters on polar bears, sidewinder snakes, tigers, sharks, and more!"-- Provided by publisher.

Defines two types of animal camouflage (cryptic coloration and mimicry) and describes how various animals use camouflage to hide from predators or disguise themselves from prey.

When the class needs a mascot for the football team, they go in search of a bog monster and learn all about butterflies and their ability to use camouflage.

"Some ocean creatures are masters of disguise! They use camouflage and cover to outsmart predators or sneak up on prey. Some ocean animals blend in with sand, pebbles, and more. Others hide in coral reefs or beneath the ocean floor. Can you spot the creatures hidden in the ocean?"-- Provided by publisher.

Rhyming text describes how various mammals camouflage themselves to protect against predators.

Presents facts and photographs of animals blending into their natural environment, from an orchid mantis to an arctic fox. With stunning photographs, readers of all ages can enjoy close-up views of animals hiding in their natural habitats, but you'll have to find them first.