Animals come in just about every color of the rainbow. But why? Why Are Animals Blue? explains that some creatures rely on the color of their skin, fur, feathers, or other body parts to help ensure their survival. Stunning photos paired with simple text explain how the Blue Shark’s color helps it blend in as it glides through the ocean. Often its prey doesn’t see the shark sneaking up on them until it’s too late. The Blue Poison Dart Frog doesn’t blend into its habitat of green leaves at all. Instead, the frog’s vivid color warns hungry predators to stay away. Blue-Footed Boobies have yet a different strategy. Male boobies boogie on their bright blue webbed feet to attract a mate.
Rainbow of Animals is spectacular new six-book science series that explains why animals are red, orange, yellow, green, purple, and blue. Each easy-to-read science book features eye-catching photos of same-colored animals and offers intriguing facts about how color is used as camouflage, to attract a mate, to repel a predator, and even to help control body temperature. Included are world maps showing where each animal lives, a glossary, and bibliography of related books and websites. Stewart’s other titles in this series, Why Are Animals Red… Purple, Green, Orange, and Yellow, are equally as mesmerizing and informative.
Melissa Stewart is an award-winning author of over 100 books for children. She believes that firsthand research is critical, and has visited the tropical forests of Costa Rica, the Galapagos Islands and East Africa. Utilizing her degrees in biology and science journalism, she was a children’s science editor for nine years. As a child, Melissa loved science, and her curiosity was sparked as she walked through the forests near her home with her father. Some of her unique subjects include grubs, maggots, fossilized feces, and dinosaur urine. Melissa is an active member of SCBWI, and resides in Massachusetts.
This book review was written by Heidi Bee Roemer. The bio was written by Laura Crawford.
This post is part of the Nonfiction Monday Round-Up posted at Write About Now.
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