Full AspenCat Catalog

What kinds of animals have stripes? And why do they have them? To hide more easily? To recognize one another? To warn enemies to stay away? In this book you'll learn that animals have stripes for all these reasons and more.

Provides an introduction to animals on land, in the air, and under the sea that use camouflage to protect themselves from enemies, or hunt their prey.

Find out about some animal magic! Make reading your superpower with DK's beautiful, leveled nonfiction. Use your reading superpowers to learn all about how animals keep themselves safe and hidden, as if by magic - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress. Animal Hide and Seek is a beautifully designed reader all about animals adapting to live in different environments - from deserts to mountains and seas....

"Mimicry is when two or more animals that aren't closely related look, act, or sound similar. Mimicry is an adaptation that some species developed to keep them safe from predators. However, there are also cases in which mimicry deceives the mimic's prey or even the male or female of the mimic's own species. In this book, readers learn about the different types of mimicry and find interesting and up-close examples of mimicry in the wild. Fun fact boxes...

Describes the various places in which animals seek safety and shelter for themselves, for their young, and for their food.

Describes how various animals use their coloration and physical characteristics to conceal themselves.

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how goldfinches get their colorful feathers and beaks and how their colors help them attract mates, camouflage, and communicate. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about goldfinches, their habitat, behaviors, and science behind their amazing, bright colors"--Provided by publisher

"Discover the world's most enchanting creatures in this curious collection of animals that seem magical but are in fact real! Find out fascinating facts about each creature and the characteristics which make them special, be it the jewel-like colors of a seahorse or the iridescent wings of the blue morpho butterfly"--Cover.

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how cuttlefish use colors to camouflage themselves, hunt, attract mates, and warn off predators. Color photos and... leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about cuttlefish, their habitat, behaviors, and science behind their amazing, bright colors. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery."--