Why are flamingos pink? How does a blue-footed booby use its blue feet? Find these answers and more about some of nature’s most colorful creatures in Science Behind the Colors. Each book highlights a specific animal, detailing how and why the animal gets its colors, how so and if they change, and what purpose the colors serve. Bright, full-color photographs complement the carefully leveled text to make reading for understanding easy and fun. Includes diagrams, sidebars, photo labels, an activity, glossary, and index. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about blue-footed boobies using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Blue-Footed Boobies also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Blue-Footed Boobies is part of Jump!'s Science Behind the Colors series.