Why Are Animals Red?

by Melissa Stewart

Overview

Can you guess why a scarlet ibis is red? Why does the coral snake have red rings? Animals come in all different colors for a variety of reasons? Readers will learn the science behind how being red helps animals survive in the wild in this beautiful nonfiction reader.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780766032491
Publisher:	Enslow Publishing, LLC
Publication date:	01/16/2009
Series:	Rainbow of Animals Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	9.00(w) x 7.50(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	AD540L (what's this?)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

About the Author

Award-winning author Melissa Stewart has written more than 50 science books for kids (and edited more than 200)! Her background in biology and journalism makes her perfect for bringing science to kids.

Editorial Reviews

The world is a rainbow of animals, and this series sets out to explain why. There is much repetition within these books, and a pattern quickly emerges as to how or why certain species appear as they do. The explanations generally fall into one of four categories: because they are poisonous (reptiles and insects), to attract a mate (birds and mammals), for the purpose of camouflage (common across all species), or because of diet (predominantly the case with birds). Each book begins with "Words to Know," which are highlighted in the appropriate color within the text. The stunning photographs often showcase the animals' vibrancy against contrasting colors. Each volume ends with clear, color range maps. This unusual, appealing series is easy to read and will be a solid selection for reluctant readers., School Library Journal April 2009

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