Why do tigers have stripes? : Mickey wonders why Cover Image

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Why do tigers have stripes? : Mickey wonders why / [writer, Alexandra Parsons ; illustrators, the Alvin White Studios and Richard Manning].

Parsons, Alexandra. : (author). Manning, Richard,: (illustrator.).

Summary:

Provides answers to twelve questions about animal camouflage, such as why are polar bears white, and why are some fish flat, with additional facts relating to each topic.

Record details

ISBN: 1563262002
ISBN: 9781563262005
Physical Description: 28 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Publisher: [Burbank, Calif.] : Disney Books by Mail, c1992.

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:

Why do tigers have stripes? A book about animal camouflage and clever disguises? Why are polar bears so white? And how come deer have spots? Is that a snake tucked out of sight? Do eggs have polka dots?Why are polar bears white? -- Why does a stick insect look like a stick? -- Why do tigers have stripes? -- Why does a crocodile look like a log? -- Why are some birds' eggs speckled? -- How do chameleons change color? -- Why are some fish flat? -- How does a snake play hide and seek? -- When is a leaf not a leaf? -- Why can a baby deer not be spotted? -- How do caterpillars look like snakes? -- Why are sloths so slimy? -- Mickey's mind teaser.