Hiding in a desert /

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by Whitehouse, Patricia,
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Series: Heinemann first library. Animal camouflage. Published by : Heinemann Library, (Chicago, Ill. :) Physical details: 32 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cm. Subject(s): Desert animals. | Camouflage (Biology) | Animal defenses. Year : 2003 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Glen Stewart Elementary School 591.4 WHI Available

Includes bibliographical references (p. 32) and index.

Hiding in a desert -- Hiding in the sand -- Hiding on the ground -- Looking like the desert -- Hiding in desert plants -- Hiding by looking different -- Hiding to hunt -- Looking like sand -- Pretending to be another animal -- Hiding during the day -- Hiding by staying still -- Changing colors -- Surprise! -- Who is hiding here?

Describes how animals and insects living in the desert use various forms of camouflage to survive, capture prey, and avoid predators.