Toco toucans : bright enough to disappear / by Anastasia Suen.

Author/creator Suen, Anastasia
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York, N.Y. : Bearport Pub., ©2010.
Description24 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 22 x 26 cm.
Subjects

SeriesDisappearing acts
Disappearing acts. ^A1092553
Contents Look again -- Hiding in plain sight -- A colorful beak -- Time to eat -- Hop and glide -- Hidden in a tree -- Eggs in a nest -- Toucan nestlings -- Out of the nest -- More disappearing acts -- Glossary -- Index -- Read more -- Learn more online -- About the author.
Abstract Toco toucans have a surprising way of protecting themselves from predators. These birds have multicolored feathers and big, reddish-orange beaks that should make them easy to spot, or so you would think. The brilliant colors actually provide the perfect camouflage among the bright foliage of the tropical rain forest. The toucans can stay safe by hiding in plain sight! Packed with fascinating facts and photos that will test childrens detective skills, this book will engage emergent readers as they learn how toco toucans are adapted for survival. A section of the book highlights other rain-forest birds that are camouflaged to look like the plants in their environment.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 24) and index.
LCCN 2009040370
ISBN9781936087457 (library binding)
ISBN1936087456 (library binding)
Stock number1308057 QBI