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Lexile Measure: 810 (What's this?)
Series: Read and Wonder
Paperback: 32 pages
Publisher: Candlewick (May 1, 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0763611395
ISBN-13: 978-0763611392
Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 0.1 x 9.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
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Age Range: 4 - 8 years
Grade Level: Preschool - 3
In our elementary school library, not many non-fiction books make it as successful read-aloud books. This is one of them.Primary age students beg for this title. Both the brightly colored, humorous illistrations and the light conversational tone of the text grab the interest of the children. I'm continually amazed at how many facts about chameleons are slipped into this cheerful picture book, like "they change color when they're angry, or when they're too cold or too hot, or when they're sick."Many pages have additional facts worked into the illustrations, such as "Chameleons usually get sick and die of kept as pets."This book is to be recommended not only as a great read-aloud, but as a good source of information for students doing a report on chameleons. It even has a helpful index.
Did you know that there are around 120 different kinds of chameleons, that their eyes move separately and their very long tongues have a sticky tip at the end? Did you know that chameleons are lizards, that some are the size of small cats and that they change colors when they're angry or too hot or cold or sick...but not to match their surroundings? Martin Jenkins loves chameleons and his enthusiasm is infectious. He's authored a marvelous book full of fun and interesting facts that's perfect for all young nature lovers. His enjoyable, conversational text is complimented by Sue Shields colorful, expressive artwork, that will mesmerize youngsters with its close-up attention to detail. Written for kids 5-9, Chameleons are Cool is a winner!
Several years ago Chameleons Are Cool was recommended in an art teacher blog, and because I love to share things with my students that inspire me, I got it from our local library. My primary age students in an elementary school where I teach art were SO inspired by this book and the illustrations. We enjoyed finding Madagascar on a world map and learning about the environment in which these creatures live. The "giant" sizes, colors and most of all the textures that are on these lizards bodies---they just couldn't wait to try their hand at drawing/painting a chameleon of their own and be expressive with the tempera paints and large brushes. And their results are wonderful. I heartily recommend this book for any elementary age child for whole brain learning (and of course GREAT FUN!) that can inspire creative activities like art, writing, drama, etc. Enjoy.
My son really enjoys this book. I find it to contain some great facts about chameleons, but yet it isn't a really long book. Just right for boys age 5-8 who may have a shorter attention span, but who like to learn about animals.
I bought this to pair with the Uncle Milton Nat Geo Wild Chameleon Vision Goggles. The combo of the two makes a great looking gift pair. Others have more thoroughly reviewed the book, so I will just add my praise. It isn't lyrical, but it seems like it will be well liked.
Colorfully drawn pictures and lively text show and tell lots of interesting facts about Chameleons. You'll think they're cool, too, after reading this book ! It is charming and informative and would be great for pre-readers as a read-to-me book or for elementaary school age.
This book had lots of good facts about chameleons. The pictures were very colorful. Many of the pictures made me laugh! This book had lots of facts about chameleons that I did not know! I think every teacher should share this book with their class just like my teacher did!
Brilliant illustrations, fun facts, fascinating for even the most reluctant readers. Chameleons Are Cool is a "must have" for elementary classroom libraries or the collection of any child interested in animals. This book corrects the common misconception that chameleons change color to camouflage themselves. Many other brief but fun facts are included which makes this selection a great non-fiction source for elementary grade researchers.
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