{"product_id":"color-in-nature-secrets-of-animal-survival-9781459840218","title":"Color in Nature: Secrets of Animal Survival","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnimals like rainbow-colored parrots, red-nosed mandrills and brilliant blue peacocks use their vibrant colors to survive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGolden 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe epub edition of this title is fully accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Stephen Aitken\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Orca Book Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/17\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 88\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 7.70w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781459840218\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2026 pg. 60\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStephen Aitken\u003c\/strong\u003e is a biologist, author and artist of over 30 books, both fiction and non-fiction, for young readers. He is passionate about the conservation of all life on Earth, the wonders of the plant and animal kingdoms and engendering respect and awe for the natural world. Based in Ottawa, Stephen is the co-founder and executive secretary of Biodiversity Conservancy, a Canadian charity that restores degraded habitats, develops and conducts education programs and supports biodiversity research. He is the editorial director and co-founder of \u003cem\u003eBiodiversity\u003c\/em\u003e, a peer-reviewed science journal published partnership with Taylor and Francis journals in Oxfordshire, UK. This is his fourth middle-grade nonfiction book published by Orca.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Stephen Aitken \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47674827440285,"sku":"9781459840218","price":42.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_f551b879-e0a3-464c-9093-01c8d8605c8a.jpg?v=1771913679","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/color-in-nature-secrets-of-animal-survival-9781459840218","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}