camouflage (biology)

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camouflage (biology)

Animals that change color

Highlights various animals that change color and the reasons they do so. Includes fact boxes, color photographs, a quiz, a picture glossary, jokes, and further resources.

What would it take to make an invisibility cloak?

2020
In science fiction, invisibility cloaks let their users vanish from sight and sneak around unnoticed. How could one of these stealthy pieces of clothing work? Scientists have some ideas, which involve bending light. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life invisibility cloak!.

Clara Caterpillar

By camouflaging herself, Clara Caterpillar, who becomes a cream-colored butterfly, courageously saves Catisha the crimson-colored butterfly from a hungry crow.
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Look again!

the second ultimate spot-the-difference book
The reader is encouraged to find in the illustrations a variety of plants and animals from twelve distinct habitats around the world that use their shape and color to ensure their survival.
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Backyard insects

Text and photographs discuss common garden insects and their protective appearence which includes camouflage, warning colors, copycat characteristics, and scary characteristics.
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Chameleons

masters of disguise!
Describes the physical characteristics, habitats, and behaviors of chameleons.
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Lots and lots of zebra stripes

patterns in nature
A photo-essay featuring patterns that appear in nature from animal colorings to physical phenomena.
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A color of his own

A little chameleon is distressed that he doesn't have his own color like other animals.

Mountain lions

The mountain lion quietly creeps toward its prey. With a pounce, it leaps 40 feet! These fearsome cats are top predators of their mountain biome.
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