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Hiding

By Karen Wallace and Charles Fuge

Can you spot the secret tricks animals use to vanish, disguise themselves and survive?

fascinating informative colourful engaging

Genres

Animals Nature Non-fiction

What is Hiding about?

How can a tiger disappear in tall grass, a fly pretend to be a hornet, or an opossum fool a hungry predator? Animals use camouflage, disguises and clever tricks to hide from danger—or sneak up on prey. Explore the colourful world of animal disguise and discover how patterns, shapes, colours and behaviour help creatures survive. With lively facts and detailed illustrations, this fascinating introduction reveals the surprising ways animals vanish in plain sight.

About the author

Karen Wallace is a much-loved author who grew up in Canada and now lives in England. She has written many exciting books for children, including 'Raspberries on the Yangtze' and the popular 'Dinosaur Cove' series. Karen enjoys exploring nature and often uses her adventures as inspiration for her wonderful stories.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

1999

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