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Masters of Disguise - Amazing Animal Tricksters
Masters of Disguise - Amazing Animal Tricksters
Reviewed by: Paula Johnson - Long island Community Library, Long Island, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: November 4, 2016
Review
MASTERS OF DISGUISE- Amazing Animal Tricksters, by Rebecca Johnson, is a terrific non-fiction book about a selection of animals using incredible and amazing methods to avoid and/or trick their predators. The book is divided into nine chapters, each highlighting a specific animal and its disguise and then sharing the scientific research and explanations for the animal's particular behavior. This book though is so much more than a book about camouflage. These animals are truly masters at their tricks of disguise, from a baby bird who mimics a poisonous caterpillar, to an assassin bug who carries dead ants on his back, to a caterpillar that tricks ants into caring for it, and.....! The science behind each animals survival skill is clearly written and exciting in its own right. Budding scientists will be captivated by the stories, the science, and the large and colorful photographs. There is also information included on the scientists, source notes, glossary, and a bibliography. An excellent addition to both classroom and library shelves.
Overall Book Score: excellent
About the Book
Author:
Johnson, Rebecca
Illustrator: ,
Illustration Quality: excellent
Publisher: Millbrook Press
Book Type: picture book nonfiction
Genre:
Audience: grades k-3,grades 4-6,grades 7-9
Binding Type: library binding
Binding Quality: excellent
ISBN: 9781512400878
Price: 31.99