"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how mandrills get their colorful rumps and faces and how their colors help them attract mates, establish rank in their troops, and camouflage in their forested homes. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about mandrills, their habitat, behaviors, and science behind their amazing, bright colors. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about mandrills using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Mandrills also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Mandrills is part of Jump!'s Science Behind the Colors series"--
Ages 7-10 Jump!, Inc.|||530L Lexile|||juvenile
by Alicia Z. Klepeis.
Includes index.
