Camouflage is when an animal's coloring makes it hard for other organisms to tell where they are, what they are, or where they're moving. This helps keep the animals safe from predators and helps them sneak up on their prey. Your readers will learn about the different types of camouflage and encounter examples of each. A graphic organizer displays information in a way that allows readers to quickly and easily draw connections while bright photographs depict the various types of camouflage in the wild.

Using vivid, full-color photographs, this book shows how animals trick the eye by hiding in plain sight by changing their skin texture and color, covering themselves up, or even mimicking other plants and animals. Readers get a close look at sharks that hide using light and shadow, and even some fish that use light to trick their food into swimming nearby. The book is packed with information that will delight and inform young animal and nature lovers.

In the last decade, research on the previously dormant field of camouflage has advanced rapidly, with numerous studies challenging traditional concepts, investigating previously untested theories and incorporating a greater appreciation of the visual and cognitive systems of the observer. Using studies of both real animals and artificial systems, this book synthesises the current state of play in camouflage research and understanding. It introduces the different types of camouflage and how they work, including background matching, disruptive coloration and obliterative shading. It also demonstrates the methodologies used to study them and discusses how camouflage relates to other subjects, particularly with regard to what it can tell us about visual perception. The mixture of primary research and reviews shows students and researchers where the field currently stands and where exciting and important problems remain to be solved, illustrating how the study of camouflage is likely to progress in the future.

Mother Nature's Self Defense: Hidden In Plain Sight In the wild, survival is an intricate dance of deception and adaptation. Meet the masters of disguise—the creatures that defy detection, blending seamlessly into their surroundings. The Amazing Series delves into the captivating world of shape shifting, cryptic coloration, mimicry, and cunning camouflage strategies employed by animals across the globe. The Amazing Series invites you to explore the secrets of survival hidden in plain view. From the Arctic fox’s seasonal coat changes to the octopus’s mesmerizing skin transformations, this book unveils nature’s ultimate game of hide-and-seek. Prepare to be amazed by the ingenuity of evolution and the astonishing feats of animals that vanish before our eyes. This book will also cover the impact of these tactics and the importance of protecting camouflaged species whenever you come across them out in the wild. It is time to blend in and enter the world of camouflage. Discover the artistry of nature’s disappearing acts. Are you ready to see the unseen?

The animal kingdom is full of amazing camouflage artists. But which animal would win a camouflage clash? Young readers will find out with this book! They will learn about disguise from the colorful kingsnake, sneak up on prey with an Arctic fox, and more. Spreads compare animals side-by-side with colorful photos and cool infographics. Kids will decide for themselves the winner of each animal face-off! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Animals use camouflage to hide from predators and sneak up on their prey. This delightful volume uncovers the amazing world of animal camouflage. Individual animals are highlighted in informative sidebars, while colorful photos show young readers just how good these special animals are at hiding from view.

Teach kids about an amazing aspect of nature. With accessible text and substantive information, these books are excellent resources on camouflage. Readers will discover how camouflage helps animals survive, and delight in the challenge of finding the animal in its natural habitat.

Teach kids about an amazing aspect of nature. With accessible text and substantive information, these books are excellent resources on camouflage. Readers will discover how camouflage helps animals survive, and delight in the challenge of finding the animal in its natural habitat.

Teach kids about an amazing aspect of nature. With accessible text and substantive information, these books are excellent resources on camouflage. Readers will discover how camouflage helps animals survive, and delight in the challenge of finding the animal in its natural habitat.

Teach kids about an amazing aspect of nature. With accessible text and substantive information, these books are excellent resources on camouflage. Readers will discover how camouflage helps animals survive, and delight in the challenge of finding the animal in its natural habitat.