Why Are Animals Red?

Title: Why Are Animals Red?
Author: Melissa Stewart
Publisher: Enslow Publishers
Copyright: 2009 by Melissa Stewart
Ages: 4-8
Pages: 32
Genre: Non-Fiction

Summary:
This book is about all the different reasons why some animals are red. The most obvious is the ladybug, this is a sign for danger. The Scarlet Ibis is a bird born white or grey, but because of their diet of red crabs, they turn red as well! The Bald Uakari has a very red face. This is appealing to the girls who are looking for a mate. The Northern Cardinal sends the same message. The Great Frigate Bird pumps air into a red pouch to attract females. The Coral Snake is very poisonous and its red color means “Stay Away”. Morpho Caterpillars stay together to create a large red mass that scares other creatures. White Tipped Soldier Fish are hard to find, but very red. Their color helps them hide from their enemies. Radiant Sea Urchins give stings to those who pass by. There is also the Pacific Giant Octopus. It changes its color to blend in with its surroundings. All of these are reasons why some animals are red!

Recommendation:
I wouldn’t recommend this book, I thought it was boring and the pictures were dull.

Potential Problems:
Other than being boring, none.

My Reaction:
Boring. I checked it out thinking I’d like it, but then I didn’t like it at all. The pictures were boring and plain and there wasn’t a lot of information.