Illustrations

In nature, predators and prey seem to play a game of hide-and-seek. Prey need to hide so predators do not find them and eat them. Predators need to hide, too, so smaller prey do not see them approaching. Some animals have special coloring or marks on their bodies that help them hide among rocks and trees. This is called camouflage.
What does this illustration demonstrate from the text?

• Hiding in water

• Animals in groups

• Special coloring to blend in

• Building a nest

Lions have a tan body coloring. However, lions use this coloring not to hide from predators, but to hide in the savanna grasses while watching for prey. A lion can sneak up without being seen more easily by blending into the grassy environment.
According to the text, what might a lion's mane be mistaken for?

• Rocks

• Grass

• Flowers

• Clouds

Although this car is painted camouflaged, is it working according to the definition of camouflage?

• Yes, it is difficult to see.

• No, it is easy to see because the surrounding colors don't blend in.

• Yes, it is invisible.

• Yes, it is in the forest.

Just as important as camouflage, mimicry is another important means of survival. This is when an animal, insect, or plant tries to look like something else to scare off predators.
How does this illustration support the text?

• The moth is trying to look like an owl.

• The moth will eat the owl.

• The owl will eat the moth.

• The animals are brightly colored.

Freddie's parents bought him a new bicycle on his birthday. His dad taught him how to ride it. Freddie learned quickly. He could ride the bicycle well. Freddie's dad told him to be careful while riding the bicycle, but Freddie would not listen. Sometimes, he would ride too fast.

What does the illustration tell you about Freddie's dad?

• Freddie's dad is tired.

• Freddie's dad is happy.

• Freddie's dad is proud.

• Freddie's dad is angry.

Which passage would most likely be on the same page as this picture?

• John wanted to touch his snake, but it pulled away from him in fear. John hoped his new pet would learn to like him.

• All the kids made fun of John because he was afraid of snakes. Whenever he saw a snake, he would run away.

• John saw the grass shake and heard a hissing sound. He saw a long, brown body slither through the grass.

• The snake tried to hide when the boy came closer, but it was too slow. The boy held the snake tightly in one hand.

Which passage goes with the illustration?

• Tammy liked to visit her grandmother. Her grandmother was a quiet lady, but she laughed very loud when Tammy read her favorite story.

• Tammy did not like to visit her grandmother. She did not smile or laugh. She always made Tammy read a boring book instead of playing.

• Grandma was sad. Her grandchildren did not like to visit her because she could not run and play with them.

• Grandma loved to play outside with her granddaughter. They would play hide and seek, then climb up the trees.

Which passage matches the illustration?

• Billy was mad! He wanted to paint the wall just like his brother Freddie.

• Two little boys were crying. They just wanted to play baseball in the park.

• Mom was mad at us for drawing on the wall. She took away our crayons.

• Bobby and Carl had so much fun! They painted a happy sun on the wall.

Rory wanted to build a large sand castle at the beach. He wanted to show his sister, Christy, how talented he was. But no matter how hard Rory tried, his sand castle kept breaking! Christy saw Rory struggling and decided to help him out. They built a beautiful sand castle together.

What does the illustration tell you about Rory and Christy?

• They enjoy building the sand castle together.

• They keep fighting with each other.

• They cannot keep the sand castle from breaking.

• They decide to go play in the water.

adapted from The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy Winkle

by Beatrix Potter

Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucie, who lived at a farm called Little-town. She was a good little girl—only she was always losing her pocket-handkerchiefs! One day little Lucie came into the farmyard crying—"I've lost my pocket-handkerchief! Have you seen it, Tabby Kitten?"

What does the illustration tell you about the setting?

• Lucie's farmhouse is freshly painted.

• There are many trees around Lucie's house.

• There are some chickens and a kitten on Lucie's farm.

• Lucie's white handkerchief is on the ground.