Stripes of all types / Stockdale, Susan

Identifies animals that have stripes and outlines the purpose these markings serve. Discusses how animals take advantage of their stripes when hunting, hiding, or identifying one another and features color illustrations throughout.

Stripes to hide, stripes to warn. Stripes on land and in water. Whether "crawling on cactus" or prowling the pradera, animals have stripes for many reasons.

An introduction to the many ways that animals wear stripes, and includes an afterword with a brief description of each animal and a matching game.