High? Low? Where Did It Go?: All About Animal Camouflage

The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library

by Tish Rabe, Aristides Ruiz (Illustrator)

The Cat looks at animals that are not easy to see!
 
The Cat in the Hat introduces young readers to the concept of camouflage—a type of adaptation that helps animals survive. Children will learn how some animals change color to blend in with their surroundings, how some disguise themselves by matching the shape or texture of their environment, and how others use their coloring to make it hard for predators to see the outlines of their bodies. Examples include well-known animals like zebras, crocodiles, polar bears, and penguins, as well as lesser-known ones like tailor ants, decorator crabs, stick insects, and more! Ideal for supporting the Common Core State Standards, and a natural for fans of the hit PBS Kids show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!, this is a great way to introduce beginning readers to science and nonfiction!

Genres: Picture Books, Science, Animals, Nonfiction, Nature, Childrens

48 pages, Library Binding

First published March 22, 2016

About the author

Tish Rabe is the bestselling author of over 170 books for Sesame Street, Disney, Dr. Seuss, and many more. She is Founder and Content Creator of Tish Rabe Books, LLC, an independent publishing company that partners with nonprofits and businesses to create books that make a positive difference in the lives of children, parents, teachers, and caregivers worldwide.

"Sweet Dreams Ahead Time for Bed" is a gentle, rhyming storybook written in partnership with Pajama Program, a national nonprofit that promotes healthy sleep routines and gives pajamas and books to children facing adversity.

"Days Can Be Sunny for Bunnies and Money", helps children learn how to manage money. It was produced with Clarity 2 Prosperity, a business development company for financial advisors. To learn more, visit tishrabe.com.

Reviews

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Using rhyming lines, the Cat in the Hat teaches young readers about how many animals adapt to their surroundings, using camouflage to protect themselves from predators. The book covers concealing coloration and disruptive coloration as well as mimicry while introducing various animals that use these protective techniques. The book concludes with a double-page spread in which 10 creatures are hiding as well as a glossary of terms and an index for quick reference. While I could do without the Cat in the Hat element, the rest of the book contains interesting information and makes the science behind these practices easy to understand. This title offers a good introduction to the topic and will surely prompt interest in learning more.

[Katie · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Cat in the Hat takes his young charges on a journey of learning about various kids of animal camouflage.

[Cara · Rating 3 out of 5]

While not a true Dr. Seuss book, I enjoyed the rhyming and the information it imparted to its reader. My kids liked it.

[Kiersten · Rating 5 out of 5]

My six year old was very interested in the content of this book. It included lots of great science vocabulary as well.

[K Morlando · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great resource for our camouflage unit in our science lessons.

[Clare Rossetter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great nonfiction to the Dr. Seuss tradition. Just seeing the cover with the Cat in the Hat will entice students to pick it up and read it. All kinds of animals and how camouflage works for them are introduced briefly. They even use the words to describe the different types of camouflage that are used; disruptive or mimic as examples, The illustrations look just like all the Seuss books kids are familiar with, even to the use of the two kids from the original Cat in the Hat and the Cat Comes Back. It is like returning to old friends and learning new information.

[Jillian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well done! I could have done without the rhyme, but this *is* the Cat in the Hat we're talking about. At least the rhyme was good, and I never got bogged down trying to find the rhythm.
There's lots of good information here, with some A+ vocab words, easy to follow illustrations, and lots of examples to get the point across.

[Sue · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book for teaching camouflage.

[Jtimko · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Cat in the Hat introduces young readers to animal camouflage.
This volume in the Cat in the Hat learning Library focuses on animal camouflage. On the two-page spreads, one side describes a particular type of camouflage while the other side contains a short rhyming passage to enable the young reader to retain the fact easily. Bright and colorful artwork fills the page while accurately rendering the animal in its camouflaged state. A glossary, booklist, an index complete the book. Beginning readers will enjoy this book and learn about animal camouflage.