What Color Is Camouflage? (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science, Stage 2)

What Color Is Camouflage? (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science, Stage 2)

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What do a fawn and a hermit crab have in common? They both use camouflage to hide from their enemies. A fawn’s spots help it blend in with its dappled surroundings, and a hermit crab might be mistaken for an empty shell. This lyrical introduction to camouflage explains how and why a wide variety of animals use it to go undercover. Readers can also hunt for camouflaged animals in every illustration. <p>