Kaleidoscope of Creatures: The Colors of Nature Explained

by Cath Ard (Author) Greer Stothers (Illustrator)

Kaleidoscope of Creatures: The Colors of Nature Explained
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Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade
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Why are animals so amazingly colorful? ​ Find out in this kaleidoscopic look at the technicolor world of animals. Meet animals of every color of the rainbow and find out why they are the colors and patterns they are. Discover the reason why some animals are stripy and others are spotty. Why do some creatures deliberately pop out while others strive to blend in? Why are some bright to warn off others while some only pretend to look toxic? Why are some male animals so much more flamboyant than their female counterparts?Why do some babies look so different from the grown-ups in their families? The animal kingdom is explored like never before in this richly detailed natural history book, bursting with life and color. This is a beautifully illustrated first look at the colorful and kaleidoscopic world of animals for young children.
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Gr 2-5--Fascinating and little-known facts are shared in this nonfiction title about the diverse species that inhabit our world. The text begins with an "Animal Family Tree," which shows how species are connected through commonalities. The information is smartly organized in the table of contents by subjects such as color, and physical characteristics such as feathers, fur, disguises, and stripes. Readers will enjoy learning about everyday birds and fish as well as more unusual insects and mammals. The text and striking illustrations will keep readers spellbound for hours at a time. VERDICT Reminiscent of Graeme Base's Animalia, patrons will want to pick up this eye-catching title over and over again.--Martha Rico, Yselta I.S.D., TX

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"Patrons will want to pick up this eye-catching title over and over again." - Martha Rico, School Library Journal
Cath Ard
Cath Ard is a writer and editor with over 20 years' experience in children's books, bringing scientific and vocational subject matter to life in an engaging way for toddlers through to tweens.

Bianca Austria is a painter, illustrator, and designer. As an avid traveler, she loves to illustrate her experiences through a whimsical lens. Her work visually narrates her curious and wondrous exploration of the world. As a way of expressing her pride and joy of being a Filipina, she particularly enjoys subjects inspired by her own memories of the Philippines.
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9780711258754
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Wide Eyed Editions
Publication date
February 20, 2021
Series
-
BISAC categories
JNF051150 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Zoology
JNF003000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | General
JNF051050 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Biology
JNF051000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | General
Library of Congress categories
Animals
Color
Camouflage (Biology)
Protective coloration (Biology)

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