Get to Know Chameleons

by Flora Brett

Overview

Chameleons are known for their ability to change colors. But there’s more to these reptiles than this tactful talent. Readers will discover all the details about these radiant reptiles, including their life cycles, diet, habitat, and range. High-impact photos with a close text match, a range map, and a life cycle diagram support comprehension.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781491420591
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2015
Series:	Get To Know Reptiles
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	8.12(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.31(d)
Lexile:	NC600L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 9 Years

About the Author

Flora Brett is a freelance editor and writer specializing in educational and parenting resources. She enjoys writing for both children and adults. Flora lives with her family in Tampa, Florida.

Table of Contents

Colorful Communicators 4

Tails and Scales 6

Where Chameleons Live 8

Hidden Habitats 10

Dinnertime 12

Producing Young 14

Growing Up 16

Dangers to Chameleons 18

Protecting Chameleons 20

Amazing but True! 21

Glossary 22

Read More 23

Internet Sites 23

Critical Thinking Using the Common Core 23

Index 24

Interviews

Range maps, life cycle diagrams, covers Next Generation Science Standards, stunning images of reptiles in their natural habitats

Editorial Reviews

This series is wonderful; the books are well-written and have relevant illustrations with short captions that supply additional information. . . .Children would enjoy reading these books just out of curiosity. The books are also engaging enough for teachers to use to teach about habitats and adaptations in science lessons.

School Library Connection

06/01/2015
Gr 3–5—These introductions to fascinating reptiles feature brief descriptions and photographs ranging from serviceable to excellent. Short, direct sentences provide key data, including habitats, physical features, life cycles, and endangered status. The writing is not especially lively, but the facts alone are engaging enough. Full-page photos on nearly every spread offer plenty of visual intrigue. Some, such as a chameleon nabbing a fly and a midair image of a gliding gecko are particularly striking. Each title closes with an effective "Amazing but True!" page, highlighting especially incredible examples of behaviors, such as Komodo dragon vomiting up food in order to escape danger more quickly. Minor gaps include the lack of an estimated life span for the Komodo dragon and an overly vague description of Gila monster populations. VERDICT Many libraries will have books on these animals already, but these solid presentations on perennially popular subjects are worth considering.—Steven Engelfried, Wilsonville Public Library, OR

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