Animals Hidden in the Desert

by Jessica Rusick

Overview

Some desert creatures are masters of disguise! They use camouflage and cover to outsmart predators or sneak up on prey. Some desert animals blend in with rocks, sand, and more. Others burrow beneath the ground or hide in shrubs. Can you spot the creatures hidden in the desert?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781666315509
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2022
Series:	Animals Undercover
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	660L (what's this?)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

About the Author

Jessica Rusick writes and edits children’s books. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, solving crossword puzzles, thrift shopping, and exploring new places. Jessica lives in St. Paul, Minnesota, with her rambunctious cat.

Interviews

Interactive turn-and-see format encourages sharing, discussion, and fun;

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2022

Gr 2–4—Each book introduces 13 animals from a common habitat through a spot-the-animal feature. A photograph on the right-hand page shows the hard-to-see creature in its environment, along with one or two facts and the question: "What is it?" A page turn reveals a clear, full-body view; the name of the animal; and a bit more information about its features and behavior. The visual presentation effectively shows the different ways animals can hide. In some examples, a portion of the body is clearly visible, but not the whole thing, like the Gila monster in Desert and the polar bear in Snow; others highlight the way colors and surroundings can create effective camouflage, like the cuttlefish in Ocean and the common frog in Forest. In some, but not all, examples, the data provided on the second page relates to the creature's ability to hide, like the dead leaf butterfly in Forest and the harp seal in Snow. In a few cases, the two or three sentences offer interesting bits of information that are not related to disguise, like the black-tailed jackrabbit in Desert and the snowy owl in Snow. VERDICT Engaging and interactive titles for browsers.

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