Color Changing Animals

Do some animals really have the power to transform their appearance? The surprising answer is yes. In this book, young readers will learn about gray tree frogs, seahorses, mimic octopuses, and other quick-change artists that turn different colors in order to stay safe, hunt for food, and even communicate with other animals. Eye-popping photos and clear, simple text bring these one-of-a-kind creatures to vivid life.

Introduces the way animals use their individual coloring to survive in the wild.

Provides details on the habitat, characteristics, and behavior of panther chameleons before comparing them to other animals such as an emerald tree boa, six-lined racerunner, and saltwater crocodile.

"Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, this new leveled reader dives into the amazing world of animals that change their appearance based on environment, the need to blend in to hunt or stay safe, and even their mood! Kids will learn all about the how and why of these amazing animal transformations"--

"My long tail can curl up. . . . I am always changing colors. . . ." From his bumpy, crested head to his quick, sticky tongue, this curious creature appears piece by piece. His full picture is revealed in vivid color at the end, when he declares: "I am a chameleon!"

"Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, this new leveled reader dives into the amazing world of animals that change their appearance based on environment, the need to blend in to hunt or stay safe, and even their mood! Kids will learn all about the how and why of these amazing animal transformations"--Provided by publisher.

Which class of animals spend part of their time in water and part on land? What animal is the skunk’s only regular predator? Which spider’s bite can kill people? Find out the answers to these questions and more in Kids InfoBits Presents: Animals. Animals contains authoritative, age-appropriate content covering a range of animals, from dogs and butterflies to sharks and penguins. The content, arranged in A-Z format, provides interesting and important facts and is geared to fit the needs of elementary school students. Kids InfoBits Presents contains content derived from Kids InfoBits, a content-rich and easy-to-use digital resource available at your local school or public library.