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K-3
Illustrated by
Kendahl Jan Jubb.
Patent describes fourteen black-and-white animals, explaining for most--but not all--how their markings benefit them. For example, the skunk's stripes warn predators to stay away, and penguins' coloring helps camouflage them in the water. Each spread features one animal, illustrated in bold, surprisingly colorful watercolors. Though short on information, this book is suitable for browsing. Ind.