Color in Nature

  • Pages:88
  • Publisher:Orca Book Publishers
  • Themes:natural history, animal behavior, animal biology, conservation, science
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  • Available:02/17/2026
  • Lexile:1200L
Hardcover
9781459840218
$24.95
Ebook
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$19.99

Animals like rainbow-colored parrots, red-nosed mandrills and brilliant blue peacocks use their vibrant colors to survive.

Golden finches, bright blue mandarin fish and orange poison dart frogs use their colors to get noticed. Arctic foxes and octopuses change their colors to blend into their habitats. Birds, mammals, frogs, fish, reptiles and insects use a full palette of color to defend themselves, hunt for food, attract mates, hide from predators and often to stand out from their rivals.

But even with the power of color on their side, many of these species, their habitats and food sources are under threat. We need to conserve the entire spectrum of the animal world to maintain a healthy and colorful planet for all life on Earth.

The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

“Keeping the promise of its title, this eye-catching book will pop off the shelf and attract even reluctant nonfiction readers. A solid purchase with plenty for animal lovers and nonfiction browsers to pore over.”

– School Library Journal (SLJ)
Junior Library Guild (JLG) Gold Standard Selection   | 2026  |  Commended