Error loading page.
Try refreshing the page. If that doesn't work, there may be a network issue, and you can use our self test page to see what's preventing the page from loading.
Learn more about possible network issues or contact support for more help.
Title details for A Chameleon's Life by Ellen Lawrence - Available

A Chameleon's Life

by Ellen Lawrence
ebook
1 of 1 copy available
Borrow Read a sample Read a sample
1 of 1 copy available
A young child living on the island of Madagascar spots a pair of panther chameleons in a tree near her home. She keeps watch on the chameleons and decides to record what she sees in a diary. Readers will follow along as the narrator observes the male's mating dance, the female digging a burrow for her eggs, and the emergence of the baby chameleons from the burrow. As the independent young chameleons hunt, feed, and grow into adults, every moment is detailed in the diary. Colorful photos, diagrams, and clear, age-appropriate text will engage young readers as they explore the life cycle, natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of these colorful reptiles. The diary format models scientific observation and critical thinking—and encourages children to keep notebooks recording their own investigations into the natural world.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Animal Diaries: Life Cycles

  • Publisher

  • Awards

  • Release date

    August 1, 2014

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781617726187

    • PDF ebook

      • ISBN: 9781617726187
      • File size: 15334 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 3.9
    • Lexile® Measure: 590
    • Interest Level: K-3(LG)
    • Text Difficulty: 2-3

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      March 1, 2013

      Gr 1-4-Through the eyes of a child who shares observations of animal life in ongoing journal entries, Lawrence keeps readers thoroughly engaged as they process a generous amount of information pertaining to the natural world. Colorful photos with clearly labeled focal points, interactive dialogue, and fascinating facts neatly captioned are also part of the effective methodology used to acquaint students with every aspect of scientific inquiry. Each installment includes an activity that can be documented using vocabulary from an illustrated glossary found on the next page. Memorable photos and a thoughtful narrative are perfectly organized to maximize comprehension in these outstanding titles.-Kathryn Diman, Bass Harbor Memorial Library, Bernard, ME

      Copyright 2013 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    • The Horn Book

      January 1, 2013
      Easily accessible pages offer an overview of panther chameleons' stages of development, diet, and habitat. Presented as observations in a child's notebook, the information is supported by engaging close-up photos, text boxes, and questions to encourage further thinking. The fictional narrator is unnecessary, but overall this is an adequate introduction to an animal found only on Madagascar. Related activities are appended. Reading list. Glos., ind.

      (Copyright 2013 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)

Formats

  • OverDrive Read
  • PDF ebook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:3.9
  • Lexile® Measure:590
  • Interest Level:K-3(LG)
  • Text Difficulty:2-3

Loading