Colourful Kingdom

How animals use colour to surprise and survive

Author: Anna Omedes and Laura Fraile

A fascinating book for adults and children to share and find out who is the king of hiding! Learn about surprising animal behaviour through their use of colour - find out how the animal kingdom utilizes colour to find a mate, hide, hunt, rest and socialize.

In this fact-filled illustrated book, you will read surprising stories of how animals use colour to thrive in their habitat.

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In this fact-filled illustrated book, you will read surprising stories of how animals use colour to thrive in their habitat.

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Get familiar with animals from around the world who use colour as a super power!

In this fact-filled and engaging book, you will read surprising stories of how animals use colour to thrive in their habitat.

Colour gives them unique powers: the giant cuttlefish changes colour to hide from predators, whilst the firefly glows in the dark to choose a mate; and if the flamingo was to stop eating brine shrimp, they would no longer be pink!

Learn about the venomous spiders from the jungle, how tigers use camouflage to hunt their preys or how coral and fish have learned to live in harmony with each other.

Each page is vividly illustrated and is accompanied by authoritative text, providing an exploration of the animal's habitats and habits.

About the Author

Anna Omedes is director of the Museum of Natural Sciences of Barcelona. She is a graduate in Biology and a doctor in Zoology from University College in Wales, UK. She has extensive scientific experience and has published numerous books, but this is the first one aimed at young people and families.Laura Fraile is not only an illustrator but also a biologist specialising in biodiversity and holds a master's degree in Science Communication. This is her first published book.

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In this fact-filled illustrated book, you will read surprising stories of how animals use colour to thrive in their habitat. Get familiar with animals from around the world who use colour as a super power! In this fact-filled and engaging book, you will read surprising stories of how animals use colour to thrive in their habitat. Colour gives them unique powers: the giant cuttlefish changes colour to hide from predators, whilst the firefly glows in the dark to choose a mate; and if the flamingo was to stop eating brine shrimp, they would no longer be pink! Learn about the venomous spiders from the jungle, how tigers use camouflage to hunt their preys or how coral and fish have learned to live in harmony with each other. Each page is vividly illustrated and is accompanied by authoritative text, providing an exploration of the animal's habitats and habits.