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Why Are Animals Green?
How does being green help animals survive in the wild? This easy-to-read science book fills a need for nonfiction science readers while entertaining students with stunning color photographs and fascinating facts. Author Melissa Stewart explains the science of being green, and how it helps animals hide or attract mates. Full-color photographs of green animals enhance every spread in this beautiful, one-of-a-kind series.
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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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