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.

"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"--

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.

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

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

"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!"