Bright blue, bold red, and pure white--plants and animals use many colors to help them survive. Sometimes they need to hide, and sometimes they need to stand out. Encourage readers to notice color in nature and create their own nature-inspired artwork through vibrant photos and lyrical text. -- "Journal"

Author Biography

Mari Schuh's love of reading began with cereal boxes at the kitchen table. Today Mari is the author of hundreds of nonfiction books for beginning readers, covering topics from tomatoes to tornadoes. She lives in the Midwest with her husband and still enjoys a big bowl of Honey Nut Cheerios. Learn more about her at marischuh.com.