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Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science, Stage 2
WHAT COLOR IS CAMOUFLAGE
What do a fawn and a hermit crab have in common? They both use camouflage to hide from their enemies. A fawn’s spots help it blend in with its dappled surroundings, and a hermit crab might be mistaken for an empty shell. This lyrical introduction to camouflage explains how and why a wide variety of animals use it to go undercover. Readers can also hunt for camouflaged animals in every illustration.
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First published July 19, 1996
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October 2, 2018
Summary:
This book explains many animals and their relationships with others in the sense of predators and prey. Examples of these pairs include the mountain lion and the mule deer. For each pair, the book goes into how the prey uses special forms of camouflage in order to protect itself from its predator.
Evaluation:
This book had realistic pictures and was a very interesting read. I would definitely recommend this book for elementary aged students who are interested in nonfiction.
Teaching Point:
This book would be a great one to use when teaching about predator and prey relationships. It also is a good source when discussing the different defense mechanisms that animals use to protect themselves in the wild.
This book explains many animals and their relationships with others in the sense of predators and prey. Examples of these pairs include the mountain lion and the mule deer. For each pair, the book goes into how the prey uses special forms of camouflage in order to protect itself from its predator.
Evaluation:
This book had realistic pictures and was a very interesting read. I would definitely recommend this book for elementary aged students who are interested in nonfiction.
Teaching Point:
This book would be a great one to use when teaching about predator and prey relationships. It also is a good source when discussing the different defense mechanisms that animals use to protect themselves in the wild.
October 2, 2018
Summary -- Animals use camouflage to hide from their enemies. The book explains how and why a wide variety of animals use camouflage to go under cover. It discusses why it is important for them and even give students a chance to look for the animals in each illustration.
Evaluation -- I think that this book was a very fun way to look at a camouflage. I think that most students would really love the aspect of searching for the different animals that are using camouflage to hide from their enemies.
Teaching Point -- I think this is a great text to introduce when students are learning about different animals and how they use their camouflage in the wild.
Evaluation -- I think that this book was a very fun way to look at a camouflage. I think that most students would really love the aspect of searching for the different animals that are using camouflage to hide from their enemies.
Teaching Point -- I think this is a great text to introduce when students are learning about different animals and how they use their camouflage in the wild.
October 30, 2025
This book is an elementary schooler's introduction to camouflage and explains how and why a wide variety of animals use it to go undercover. The illustrations are very vibrant and interactive, giving readers the chance to hunt for camouflaged animals in every single drawing. This book is a great book to use as a class read-aloud during a science unit, especially one that is teaching about camouflage and animal survival skills/ techniques.
February 14, 2021
Very informative book about the different ways that animals camouflage themselves. It is written at an appropriate level for kids and the illustrations are great.
June 14, 2021
Pretty dry, and not just about camouflage. It talks about a couple of other animal defenses as well as the purposes of a lack of camouflage.
June 21, 2021
Very straightforward information on how animals passively defend themselves.
June 3, 2009
I picked This up at Barnes and Noble last week, because we love all the "Lets read and Find Out Science" books. This one Is a favorite, my 4 year old loves it! After reading it he wanted to know if "Humans are ever camouflage" so we looked up hunting camouflage and Army guys online. We had fun talking about it. My 4 and 3 year old, also had fun pretending to be camouflage animals. We painted our faces like our favorite animals that use camouflage, and played hide and go seek in the yard. No we didn't REALLY look camouflage but we sure had lots of fun.
November 11, 2016
What Color is Camouflage discusses different animals that are camouflaged in the wild. Leopards, skunks, owls, and deer are just a few animals that are discussed. These animals are able to blend into their surroundings easily. It explains how animals hide themselves through camouflage and hiding. This book was enjoyable. I really liked the illustrations throughout the book! This book could be used in the classroom to explain camouflage and how animals hide in the wild.
February 21, 2016
The concept of camouflage in the animal kingdom is effectively introduced to emerging readers. The cover shows what looks like baby leopards but inside the scope is limited to animals we'd find in our own North American backyards.
June 21, 2011
Very educational with great drawings
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