About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is in a phase of constant observation, noticing the tiny details in the backyard or wondering why some animals are harder to spot than others. It is an ideal choice for the child who enjoys quiet discovery and is beginning to ask how the natural world works to protect its most vulnerable inhabitants. Through clear explanations and engaging visuals, Martin Jenkins explores the science of survival by highlighting animals like the desert lizard and peacock flounder. The book introduces complex biological concepts like mimicry and adaptation in a way that feels like a game of hide-and-seek. It is perfectly paced for preschoolers and early elementary students, offering a gentle yet fascinating look at nature's cleverest tricks without the high-stakes intensity of predator-prey dramas. Parents will appreciate how it fosters a sense of wonder and encourages children to look more closely at the world around them.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals with survival and the predator-prey relationship in a strictly secular, scientific, and age-appropriate manner. There is no graphic violence or depiction of death; the focus remains on the mechanisms of protection rather than the threat of danger.
