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Describes the ways animals keep themselves safe and hidden.

Provides an introduction to animals on land, in the air, and under the sea that use camouflage to protect themselves from enemies, or hunt their prey.

Explains how animals can change their color to hide from predators.

With stunning photographs and simple text, this book allows readers of all ages to enjoy close-up views of animals in their natural environment while learning new facts about these familiar creatures. Using their camouflage techniques, animals can blend into their surroundings, often becoming “invisible” to the passing eye, and with a little luck, readers can search and find each animal in disguise.

Describes the many ways animals hide and defend themselves from their prey.

Looks at how animals use camouflage in seven different habitats, with large illustrations for each habitat depicting camouflaged animals followed by a key explaining how each animal uses camouflage and where they are in the illustration.

Demonstrates how various insects blend into their surroundings through camouflage, including walking leaves, cicadas, and treehoppers.

Describes how various animals use their coloration and physical characteristics to conceal themselves.