"Mimicry is when two or more animals that aren't closely related look, act, or sound similar. Mimicry is an adaptation that some species developed to keep them safe from predators. However, there are also cases in which mimicry deceives the mimic's prey or even the male or female of the mimic's own species. In this book, readers learn about the different types of mimicry and find interesting and up-close examples of mimicry in the wild. Fun fact boxes...

Describes, using rhyming text, how various sea animals change color to blend in with their surroundings.

"Susan Stockdale brings to life a patterned parade of animals, showing young readers some of the many reasons spots are found so often in nature. Bouncy, alliterative rhyme and simple phrases keep readers entertained, while back matter provides more in-depth information on each featured animal."--

""Engaging images accompany information about the science of invisibility. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--Provided by publisher"--

The book's twilight background creates a mysterious world where sight cannot be trusted and where creatures appear and disappear at will. This story's rhythmic words describe a magical microcosm where strange and beautiful creatures cleverly use camouflage to make themselves invisible to their predators.

Presents facts and photographs of animals blending into their natural environment, from an orchid mantis to an arctic fox. With stunning photographs, readers of all ages can enjoy close-up views of animals hiding in their natural habitats, but you'll have to find them first.

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of such unusually disguised animals as the Malayan leaf insect, the stonefish, the Brazilian rainbow boa, and the Honduran white bat.

This book explains the ways that sharks protect themselves and the ways that they catch or confuse their prey.