What Color Is Camouflage? »

This is Carolyn Otto's third book in the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science Series. Her other books include I Can Tell by Touching, illustrated by Nadine Bernard Westcott, and What Color Is Camouflage?, illustrated by Megan Lloyd. Ms. Otto lives in Highland Ranch, CO.

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.

Children's Literature

Camouflage makes it easier to hunt and to hide. For some animals, camouflage means changes that correspond to the seasons. Some animals, such as a chameleon, can change color in a second. Many illustrations show how numerous animals and insects blend into their environment. Can you find the hidden animals? Part of the "Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science Book" series.