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Why Are Animals Blue?
Blue-footed boobies use their blue feet to attract mates. Golden monkeys have blue faces to help their family spot them in the trees. Being blue helps other animals in the wild, too. Readers will learn about different kinds of blue animals in this fascinating and informational science reader with beautiful full-color photographs.
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The world is a rainbow of animals, and this series sets out to explain why. There is much repetition within these books, and a pattern quickly emerges as to how or why certain species appear as they do. The explanations generally fall into one of four categories: because they are poisonous (reptiles and insects), to attract a mate (birds and mammals), for the purpose of camouflage (common across all species), or because of diet (predominantly the case with birds). Each book begins with "Words to Know," which are highlighted in the appropriate color within the text. The stunning photographs often showcase the animals' vibrancy against contrasting colors. Each volume ends with clear, color range maps. This unusual, appealing series is easy to read and will be a solid selection for reluctant readers., School Library Journal April 2009
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