What are Camouflage and Mimicry? (The Science of Living Things)

Kalman, Bobbie; Crossingham, John

ISBN 10: 0865059853 ISBN 13: 9780865059856

Publisher: Crabtree Pub Co, 2001

Synopsis

Explains how animals use a combination of color, patterns, and shape to blend in with the environment and escape the notice of predators and prey.

About this title

About the Author:

Bobbie Kalman is the author and publisher of more than two hundred quality children's library books. She has created many of Crabtree's most popular series, including "The Early Settler Life Series," "The Historic Communities Series" and "The Crabapples Series" of "starter" books for younger children. Bobbie's latest series include "The Science of Living Things" and "Sports in Action." Bobbie's series are extremely successful in schools and public libraries because she writes them with specific curriculum needs in mind. She works with a writing team of creative writers who thoroughly research each topic. Colorful, attractive covers and entertaining text make her books sell equally well in bookstores and museums. Bobbie holds degrees in English, Psychology, and Education. She has taught at both the elementary and secondary level. As well as being a teacher, Bobbie has worked as an educational consultant with several publishing companies.

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Everybody hide Copycats Some animals take camouflage one step further. These animals do more than just blend into a background-they look like something they are not. This ability to copy is called mimicry. Animals that use mimicry protect themselves by looking like a rock, a plant, or even bird droppings!

About this edition

• Publisher: Crabtree Pub Co
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0865059853
• ISBN 13: 9780865059856
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 32