Masters of disguise : camouflaging creatures & magnificent mimics

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Personal Author:

Martin, Marc

Edition:

First US edition.

Physical Description:

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, color map ; 31 cm.

General Note:

Map on endpapers.

Summary:

What do panther chameleons, polar bears, and Gaboon vipers all have in common? They are masters at disguising themselves in their environments. Featuring twelve different animals found around the globe, from African leopards to mimic octopuses, these pages reveal how each creature manages to blend into its habitat and the advantages its camouflaging abilities provide. Put your newly acquired knowledge to the test as you try to find the masters themselves in seek-and-find activities throughout the book.

Subject Term:

Camouflage (Biology) -- Juvenile literature.

Mimicry (Biology) -- Juvenile literature.

Animal defenses -- Juvenile literature.

Picture puzzles -- Juvenile literature.

Publication Info:

Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Studio, an imprint of Candlewick Press, 2021.

Subject:

Camouflage (Biology) -- Juvenile literature.

Mimicry (Biology) -- Juvenile literature.

Animal defenses -- Juvenile literature.

Picture puzzles -- Juvenile literature.

Animal camouflage

Resemblance, Protective

Animal defence mechanisms

Animal defences

Animal defense mechanisms

Animal defensive mechanisms

Animal self-protection

Animals -- Defenses

Defence mechanisms, Animal

Defences, Animal

Defense mechanisms, Animal

Defenses, Animal

Defensive mechanisms, Animal

Mechanisms, Animal defense

Self-defense in animals

Self-protection in animals

Self-protective behavior in animals

SAILS ISBN:

9781536214055

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Summary

In a seek-and-find extravaganza, stylish illustrations and a brisk text unmask twelve of the most elusive creatures on earth.

Now you see them, now you don't. Cloaked in a riot of color, pattern, and texture are a dozen animals--from chameleons and polar bears to Gaboon vipers and mimic octopuses--that have mastered the art of fading into the background. Fact-packed pages segue into clever and beautifully illustrated seek-and-find spreads that put readers' newfound knowledge of each creature and its ecosystem to the test. In a timely and visually arresting novelty book for nature lovers of every stripe, Marc Martin jets budding conservationists around the world to artfully expose the secrets of animal camouflage.

Reviews (2)

School Library Journal Review

Gr 2--4--This nonfiction seek-and-find picture book features 12 different animals from all over the world, with unique camouflage and mimicry adaptations. From great horned owls in North and South America to panther chameleons in Madagascar, readers will learn about animals that inhabit (almost) every continent. Each spread provides watercolor illustrations and short informational blurbs. Every animal has its own seek-and-find spread, which showcases amazing adaptations at work. The concise text is interesting and digestible for children, and the vibrant illustrations are realistic. Kids who enjoy learning about all different kinds of animals will love this title. VERDICT Recommended for school and public libraries.--Kristen Higgins, Nanuet P. L., Nanuet, New York

Kirkus Review

Martin highlights the lives and disguises of one dozen animals hailing from habitats from every continent but Antarctica, with camouflaged-animal searches. Captivating watercolor art immediately draws readers in. Before the title page, a blue-and-green map of Earth's continents appears, superimposed with 12 circles; each circle contains a portrait of one of the upcoming subjects. Also preceding the title page, the author notes the importance of humans' protecting habitat in order to save animals, "even when we can't always see them!" Two double-page spreads are devoted to each animal, starting with chameleons. The first spread for each animal uses an ideal amount of negative space to set off short, titled paragraphs and art that perfectly complements the text. For example, "Sticky Situation" gives fascinating facts about a chameleon's tongue as one whips across the top of the paragraph. The second double-page spread for each animal offers fun that will entice even 3-year-olds. A small amount of text lets readers know how many of the featured animal are hiding in each lushly painted environment--from eight mimic octopuses to 17 owl butterflies--as well as the names of other animals hidden there. The conversational text clearly defines words such as metamorphosis and opisthoglyphous (having fangs at the back of the upper jaw). Both art and text enhance scientific accuracy with beauty and playfulness--a rare feat. Sturdy pages, too. Do not hide this book! (Informational picture book. 4-8) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.