Wonders of Nature

Flying dragons and chameleons both catch food by...

• running after it

• flying after it

• using their tongues

• spinning webs

The author's purpose is to

• entertain

• persuade

• inform

• describe a process

The archerfish and chameleon are alike because

• they both live on land

• they each have special abilities

• both are fish

• neither eat insects

The trap-door spider's name comes from

• the special door it builds to its tunnel

• its speed in catching insects

• the way it always makes a web next to a door

• its two little eyes

A chameleon changes color...

• for protection

• as temperature changes

• to show its different moods

• all of the above

Chameleons, leaf insects, and sea dragons all protect themselves

• with their fighting abilities

• by their ability to move quickly

• using poisonous venom

• by blending with their environments

The larvae of the leaf-rolling weevil use the leaf for food. What are larvae?

• enemies

• hatched young

• adults

• none of the above

Moles like to burrow. What does burrow mean?

• to sleep all day long

• to look for food

• to dig tunnels

• to climb trees

What is the purpose of the sea dragon's appearance?

• to give it protection

• to help it protect eggs

• to help it catch food

• all of the above

What do all these animals from the book have in common?

• All of these animals are flying animals.

• All of these animals have special abilities and appearances.

• All of these animals protect themselves the same way.

• All of these animals live above the ground.