Books like How to hide an octopus & other sea creatures by Ruth Heller
In playful rhyme, Ruth Heller introduces young readers to the fascinating world beneath the waves. The book describes how octopuses, cuttlefish, and other marine animals alter their colors and patterns to blend into coral, sand, and seaweed. Through vivid, rhythmic verses, children discover the biological processes of camouflage and learn about the habits and behaviors that allow these sea creatures to thrive in their underwater habitats.
First publish date: 1985
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Ruth Heller
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