Explores different colors by allowing readers to change an object or animal's color from unusual to common by turning the die-cut pages.

Explains how leaves change their colors in autumn and then separate from the tree as the tree prepares for winter.

Introduces colors and shapes with illustrations of shapes on die-cut pages that form animal faces when placed on top of one another.

Describes the ways animals use color as camouflage, warn predators they're poisonous, and communicate with friends and enemies. Some animals change colors when they get hot or cold, or when they are scared, while others change color as they age. Features two-page spreads of animals from each color of the rainbow and animals in multiple color combinations.

The very inquisitive kids in Ms. Frizzle's class ride on board the Magic School Bus into a white-light pinball machine to learn about the dazzling wonders of color and light.

"Red, blue, yellow, green, orange, purple, pink -- animals can be amazingly colorful. Why are they found in so many hues? How do their brilliant feathers, scales, shells, and skin help them survive? Find out ... how animals use color to warn predators, signal friends, attract a mate, or hide from their enemies"--Front dust jacket flap.