In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the unique abilities of chameleons. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the special biological adaptions that make chameleons one of natures superheroes.
Everybody knows that chameleons change color, but how do they do it? This book illuminates the magic of life science in action. Readers will be amazed by surprising facts, impressed by stunning photographs, and empowered by manageable text. Meeting Next Generation Science Standards with a unique spin on curricular subject matter, this book is a guaranteed jaw-dropper for young scientists.
Many people believe that chameleons change their colors to blend in with their surroundings. They are partially right. Chameleons are nature’s “quick-change” artists. They can change their colors within a few moments. But they do it either to express their feelings or to help control their body temperature. This ability to change colors is only one of the things that make chameleons so interesting. Because they are so much fun to watch, many people like to keep chameleons as pets. Perhaps you would like to own a chameleon, too. This book will give you lots of information about chameleons and what you need to do to keep one as a pet. It will help you decide if it’s the right pet for you—and if it is, to convince your parents that you and a chameleon would make a great pair.
Piers Anthony’s bestselling Xanth series is one of the cornerstones of fantasy, a lively and whimsical interpretation of a genre often criticized for taking itself too seriously. Anthony’s first Xanth novel, A Spell for Chameleon, was initially edited to target a more traditional audience. Now, in an eBook exclusive, A Spell for Chameleon has been reworked line by line—its language matching the simpler, playful way with words that made Piers Anthony an enduring fan favorite. Xanth is an enchanted land where magic rules, a land of centaurs and dragons and basilisks where every citizen has a unique spell to call their own. For Bink of North Village, however, Xanth is no fairy tale. He alone has no magic. And unless he gets some—and fast!—he will be exiled. Forever. But the Good Magician Humfrey is convinced that Bink does indeed have magic. In fact, both Beauregard the genie and the magic wall chart insist that Bink has magic as powerful as any possessed by the King, the Good Magician Humfrey, or even the Evil Magician Trent. Be that as it may, no one can fathom the nature of Bink’s very special magic. This is even worse than having no magic at all . . . and he still faces exile!
They change color depending on their mood. They possess uniquely adapted hands and feet distinct from other tetrapods. They feature independently movable eyes. This comprehensive volume delves into these fascinating details and thorough research about one of the most charismatic families of reptilesÑChameleonidae. Written for professional herpetologists, scholars, researchers, and students, this book takes readers on a voyage across time to discover everything that is known about chameleon biology: anatomy, physiology, adaptations, ecology, behavior, biogeography, phylogeny, classification, and conservation. A description of the natural history of chameleons is given, along with the fossil record and typical characteristics of each genus. The state of chameleons in the modern world is also depicted, complete with new information on the most serious threats to these remarkable reptiles.
Chameleon is tired of blending in wherever he goes. No ever sees him! The other animals in the jungle would love to change colors though. So Chameleon sets to work painting stripes on the lion, polka-dots on the elephant and flowers on the snake. But they soon discover that more than just their appearance has changed... AUTHOR: Chisato Tashiro was born in Tokyo, Japan. She studied economics at Meiji University and later studied the history of children's picture books at a school in Takatanobaba. Her work has been exhibited at several shows in Japan. colour illustrations
Text and photographs introducing the behavior, African habitat, physical adaptations, endangered status, and other aspects of several species of chameleon.
Readers may be familiar with chameleons ability to change colors, but not all know exactly why they do it. Through full-color photographs and detailed text, the mysteries of the chameleons super-powered skin will be revealed. Linked to the life science curriculum, this interesting and informative title will not be on the shelf for long.