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

“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.

Karen Koepcke Morgan lives in Monument, Colorado, where she enjoys skiing, hiking, biking, and spotting wildlife with her husband, children, and furry grandkids. Karen has experienced a lifelong appreciation for the natural world. Her collection of stuffed animals and pets could likely fill a zoo! Karen writes stories for children to convey her passion for nature and all its inhabitants.

Belgian illustrator Nelke Roose has long been enchanted by nature. She earned her degree in Fine Arts from the City of Leuven Academy and Conservatory. While she was studying journalism, she crafted the content for a magazine, and by chance, decided to illustrate it as well. This led to her realization of an undiscovered passion. She now provides illustrations for birth announcements and magazines. Nelke lives in a studio in Mechelen, where she cares for an array of houseplants—bringing nature indoors.