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Why Are Animals Orange?
Being orange helps animals such as the Bengal tiger and Scarab beetle survive in the wild. Readers will learn why some animals are orange in this fascinating nonfiction reader. Stunning full-color photographs complement each page of easy-to-read text.
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From the Bengal tiger to the viceroy butterfly, the zoology is exciting in this small, clear photo-essay in the new Rainbow of Animals series, with short, chatty interactive text ("Can you think of some orange animals that live near you?") opposite full-page close-up pictures of each of the 12 animals in glowing color. There are amazing facts aplenty, about the role of the color orange in mating, camouflage, and keeping predators away in the air, on land, and in the sea. The cock-of-the-rock's orange feathers help him attract a mate. Blending in with the coral reef helps the coral grouper avoid predators. With the panther chameleon, sometimes orange sends the message, "Stay away." Excellent back matter includes a glossary, a bibliography of Web sites and books, world maps that show each animal's habitat, and two photos with questions and answers about how orange helps the northern oriole and the stinkbug stay safe. A great first science book for classroom and home., Booklist April 1, 2009
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