Camouflage

by American Museum of Natural History

Overview

Can you spot what’s hiding in the wild? From the smallest animals to the largest, underwater and on land, creatures all over the world can blend with their environment to stay “invisible.” Lift the flaps to meet six of these incredible creatures, including a caterpillar, zebra, and octopus, all showcased in stunning photographs. The simple text and engaging facts are vetted by the unmatched experts at the Museum of Natural History.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781454920793
Publisher:	Union Square Kids
Publication date:	11/01/2016
Series:	Science for Toddlers Series
Pages:	18
Sales rank:	656,086
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 6.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	9 Months to 3 Years

About the Author

The American Museum of Natural History in New York City is one of the largest and most respected museums in the world. Since the Museum was founded in 1869, its collections have grown to include more than 33 million specimens and artifacts relating to the natural world and human cultures. The Museum showcases its collections in the exhibit halls, and, behind the scenes, more than 200 scientists carry out cutting-edge research. It is also home to the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial, New York State’s official memorial to its 33rd governor and the nation’s 26th president, and a tribute to Roosevelt's enduring legacy of conservation. Approximately five million people from around the world visit the Museum each year. Plan a trip to the Museum, home of the world's largest collection of dinosaur fossils, or visit online at amnh.org.

Editorial Reviews

2016-12-14
Youngsters are encouraged to look for camouflaged animals in this lift-the-flap book from the American Museum of Natural History. On each double-page spread, the two-sentence text on the left explains a bit about the critter hidden in the full-bleed photo on the right. The text concludes by asking readers, "Can you see it?" Readers can then open a gatefold flap to reveal the featured creature, now clearly visible against a white background, along with some additional facts about it. Creatures presented include the common baron caterpillar, the walking stick (insect), the octopus, the tawny frogmouth (bird), the zebra, and the polar bear. A final double-page spread reveals where the creatures were hiding in the initial photos and introduces readers to James Carpenter, a scientist from the AMNH. Toddlers will enjoy the hide-and-seek aspect of the project, but even though the concepts are simply explained, they will likely go over little heads. Here's hoping big kids will not be put off by the format, since they are the appropriate audience for the content. (Informational board book. 3-6)

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