Strickland, Patricia. (2005). Illustrated by Todd Ouren. Red eyes or blue feathers: a book
about animal colors. Minneapolis, MN: Picture Window Books. 24 pages.
ISBN # 1-4048-0931-7
Award: Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12, 2006
Grade: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd
Credibility of author: The author acknowledges help from the Zoological Society of San Diego.
Summary: This book describes a variety of animals and how their colors help them to survive in the wild. There are also interesting facts presented about each animal.
Standards: Life Science IV: Environment and Ecology
Illustrations: digitally prepared, full-page colored illustrations resembling sculpted paper collages
Access features: Glossary, subject index, resources
Use: Teacher read aloud for kindergarten and first grade. Use for reviewing colors in kindergarten. Second graders could use for shared and independent reading.
Response: This book would be an excellent tool for introducing the concept of camouflage. The large text, vivid illustrations, and interesting subject matter would hold young children’s attention.
Related text: I See Animals Hiding (Arnosky), What Color Is Camoflage?(Otto), and
Animal Camouflage and Defense (Petty) all relate to the subject of animal camoflage.
Other books in the Animal Wise series are as follows:
Pointy, Long, or Round: A Book About Animal Shapes
Sand, Leaf, or Coral Reef: A Book About Animal Habitats
Strange Dances and Long Flights: A Book About Animal Behavior
Stripes, Spots, or Diamonds: A Book About Animal Patterns
Swing, Slither, or Swim: A Book About Animal Movements
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