camouflage (biology)

Describes various methods used by animals to disguise themselves including protective coloration, the ability to change colors, physical structure resembling other objects, and mimicry.

A leopard who bemoans the fact that he always blends into his background and never gets noticed finally discovers that spots have their place. Illustrations give the reader the opportunity to find him in various hiding places.

Describes, using rhyming text, how various sea animals change color to blend in with their surroundings.

An alphabetical introduction to the ways in which real and imaginary animals might use camouflage, from ape to zebra fish.

Photographs and simple text introduce young readers to animal camouflage.

Describes sea creatures with unusual appearances or behavior that allows them to fit successfully into their underwater environment.

Describes how various mammals use ways to disguise themselves and fool other animals, including camouflage and other tricks with color.

Describes how various invertebrates use ways to disguise themselves and fool other animals, including camouflage and other tricks with color and shape.

Describes the various ways in which some birds disguise themselves to fool other animals, including camouflage and other tricks with color and shape.

Describes the various ways in which amphibians disguise themselves to fool other animals, including camouflage and other tricks with color and shape.