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Hiding in Grasslands by Deborah Underwood (2010, Trade Paperback)

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Hiding in Grasslands, Paperback by Underwood, Deborah, ISBN 1432940333, ISBN-13 9781432940331, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Describes how animals and insects living in the grasslands use various forms of camouflage to survive, capture prey, and avoid predators.

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PublisherCapstone

ISBN-101432940333

ISBN-139781432940331

eBay Product ID (ePID)81803652

Product Key Features

Book TitleHiding in Grasslands

Number of Pages32 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicAnimals / General, Science & Nature / Biology

Publication Year2010

GenreJuvenile Nonfiction

AuthorDeborah Underwood

Book SeriesCreature Camouflage Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.1 in

Item Weight0.2 Oz

Item Length8.7 in

Item Width7.7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

LCCN2009-051767

Dewey Edition22

ReviewsThis book provides information on adaptations beyond just camouflage. As part of a series of primary leveled readers, it becomes a valuable resource to teach the concepts. Each of the eight books in the series highlights a different ecosystem and the animals adapted to thrive in it. Because all the books in the series use the same format, navigating is easy. Hiding in the Grasslands begins with a simple definition: "Grasslands are places where grass is the main type of plant." There is an equally simple distinction between savannas and prairies. Although camouflage is the feature highlighted in most photos, it is not the only form of adaptation discussed. Other unique physical adaptations mentioned are ones that make animals stand out (such as those of the skunk and bumblebee). Some of the books in this collection have a map highlighting the ecosystem. This one does not, but it offers the opportunity for students to do some research. This book does not substitute for taking young learners outside into their local environment to look for adaptations of animals and plants. It does, however, open the door to understanding that animals all over the world must adapt to survive in their ecosystems. Strategies are used to help young students read and understand the book and to help a primary teacher. Each page has one to three sentences in a large black print, and there is a contrasting explanation box overlapping each photo. Page numbers are highly visible for use with groups of students, and science terms that may challenge a student's reading level are accompanied with phonetic spelling. Highlighted glossary terms are limited, helping younger students to focus on those that are relevant. Camouflaged animals are expertly hidden in photos and uniquely revealed. An identical photo is on the next page depicting the animal against a contrasting gray-and-white background. This would help even the youngest students to distinguish the physical characteristics of the animal. Giving students enough time to examine the photographs may tempt them to turn the page to find the animal revealed. Each book in this series explains one unique ecosystem and highlights animals that have adapted to that environment. The entire series helps students to understand the importance of adaptation to survival in diverse ecosystems., Using a bit of photo-magic to help viewers understand how camouflage works, each volume features eight paired views of an animal-one in saturated but close to natural color, the other (seen with a turn of the page) showing it as before but with all the surrounding vegetation or ground converted to neutral shades. The trick doesn't work well in some of the shots in Polar Regions (snow is snow, after all), and many the photos are so close-up that the animals aren't all that hidden-but it's still a neat idea. Sandwiched between introductory capsule descriptions of each habitat and the adaptations that natural residents have made, and closing spreads on wildlife with coloration that's intended to stand out rather than conceal, the picture galleries provide unusual support for a range of natural-science interests. -John Peters, formerly at New York Public Library School Library Journal November 2010, Camouflage and habitats are seen in a different and exciting way through this new series. Each book has large font and minimal text with a large color photograph on each page. The series' unique perspective uses photographs of an animal in hiding. The next page then shows the same picture with the camouflaged animal highlighted so the reader can see it. Each title also covers several animals that stand out instead of needing to blend in with their surroundings. Younger students will love these books, not only for the interesting facts and the way they are presented, but for the "I-Spy-like" photographs. These books are a fun way to learn about the creatures who use camouflage to survive; perfect for animal projects and the study of animal habitats. A simple contents page make this a winner for an introductory lesson for younger students. Glossary. Index. - Maureen Mooney, Library Media Specialist, Caroline St. School, Saratoga Springs, New York Library Media Connection January/February 2011

Grade FromFirst Grade

Number of Volumes1 vol.

Dewey Decimal591.47209153

Grade ToThird Grade

Table Of ContentWhat are grasslands like? -- Living in grasslands -- What is camouflage? -- Find the grassland animals -- Animals that stand out.

SynopsisWhat would be the best way for an animal to hide in grasslands? To look like the grasslands! This title introduces readers to grassland habitats and the animals that live and survive there using camouflage. Readers will discover what physical traits enable these animals to blend into their surroundings so they can hide from predators., What would be the best way for an animal to hide in grasslands? To look like the grasslands This title introduces readers to grassland habitats and the animals that live and survive there using camouflage. Readers will discover what physical traits enable these animals to blend into their surroundings so they can hide from predators.

LC Classification NumberQL115.3.U63 2011