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Can You Hide Like a Chameleon? Fun Facts about Extraordinary Animals and Plants

by Karen Koepcke Morgan

Unusual abilities across the natural world

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Unusual abilities across the natural world

Questions about standing naps and tasting with feet introduce a survey of extraordinary abilities in 11 species. The examples range from mountain goats, chameleons, and sharks to oak trees and algae, bringing plants into a book otherwise centered on animals. Short paragraphs and simple illustrations organize the facts, while the question-led format connects each surprising ability to a natural-science subject. The book offers an introductory look at the variety of ways living things interact with their environments.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young readers interested in animal behavior and unusual natural facts
  • Children exploring introductory natural science
  • Readers who enjoy question-led nonfiction with brief text and illustrations

Themes

Animal adaptationsPlant lifeNatural scienceBiodiversity

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Book overview

"A worthy companion to the author-illustrator team's Are You Stronger than an Ant? (2024)." --Booklist

Could you take a nap while standing? Or taste with your feet? Some animals and plants can do these amazing things! Dive into this fascinating non-fiction book to explore the extraordinary abilities of 11 remarkable species: mountain goats, starfish, chameleons, armadillos, horses, cheetahs, giant anteaters, houseflies, sharks, oak trees, and algae.

A wondrous journey through the fantastic world of nature. For children ages 6 years and up.

Part of the Could You? Some Do! series by American author Karen Koepcke Morgan, this book offers a wondrous journey through the fantastic world of nature. It combines fun questions with STEM-focused content, introducing young readers to natural science in an entertaining way. With short paragraphs and easy-to-digest facts paired with simple illustrations, this book is perfect for animal lovers and non-animal enthusiasts alike. It's a great addition to the classroom, library, or home reading collection, making it an engaging and educational read that brings the marvels of nature to life.
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