metamorphosis

Having spent years suffering from his weird, wasting sickness, Mateo has now learned the darker truth about himself, and vows to do anything--even betraying Lia, the girl he has feelings for, the one person in the world who has made him think about anything but his sickness and his research. Meanwhile, Anwei's rage grows after Knox nearly died in the tomb disaster and she also finds out her brother--the one she has been desperate to avenge all this time--is not only alive, but well and being raised by the monster she has vowed to hunt.

Impressed by the proud caterpillar's boast that she will turn into a butterfly when she grows up, a polliwog determines to watch the caterpillar very carefully and turn into a butterfly too.

Impressed by the proud caterpillar's boast that she will turn into a butterfly when she grows up, a polliwog determines to watch the caterpillar very carefully and turn into a butterfly too.

A young man wakes up one morning to find himself transformed into a giant beetle-like insect and becomes alienated and an object of disgrace to his family.

Marco never wanted to be an Animorph. He didn't want the ability to change into any animal he touches. And he certainly didn't want to be one of a handful of kids that are the planet's only defense against a secret alien army. His friends know why he feels the way he does. He's worried about his dad -- the only family Marco has left. If anything happens to him, his father will be alone. But something big is about to change for Marco. Something that could finally give him a reason to fight. - Baker & Taylor.

"When Tobias and his friends were given the power to morph, they were also given an important warning: Never stay in a morph for more than two hours. But Tobias broke the time limit, and now he's trapped in the body of a hawk--forever. When he discovers an important Yeerk secret, Tobias knows he has to do everything in his power to destroy it. But to do so, he'll have to contend with a part of himself that's wrestling for dominion. A part that isn't human. For Tobias, the fight against the Yeerks is more pressing than ever--not just for humankind, but for his own humanity"--Provided by publisher.

"The power to shapeshift only exists in comic books, right? In this title, readers will learn about shapeshifting heroes and how humans have attempted to become shapeshifters themselves. Crisp images pair with engaging text to introduce the subject. Meanwhile, special features such as profiles and infographics highlight examples of shapeshifting in comics and other media, show how people mimic this power in daily life, and explore the consequences of this power becoming a reality"--Amazon.

"With kaiju cataclysms transpiring across Japan, Hoshina heads into battle equipped with Numbers Weapon 10 and soon discovers that wielding the first-ever sentient kaiju weapon won't be easy. Meanwhile, back in the Oizumi area where Kafka is, six supergiant-class kaiju emerge, worsening an already grave situation. But just as things get dire, some unexpected backup arrives!"--Provided by publisher.

"With the highest kaiju-emergence rates in the world, Japan is no stranger to attack by deadly monsters. Enter the Japan Defense Force, a military organization tasked with the neutralization of kaiju. Kafka Hibino, a kaiju-corpse cleanup man, has always dreamed of joining the force. But when he gets another shot at achieving his childhood dream, he undergoes an unexpected transformation. How can he fight kaiju now that he's become one himself?! The five identified-class kaiju created by No. 9 gather in the eastern division's area. Specifically designed to eliminate the Defense Force's main players, these kaiju have drawn every division into a struggle. Meanwhile, Kafka makes a promise to Kikoru before the battle. What could it be?!"--cover.

"Marco never wanted to be an Animorph. He never wanted the ability to change into animals, and he definitely didn't want to be a member of the planet's only defense against a secret alien army. All Marco wants to do is take care of his dad, the only family he has left after his mom died two years ago. If anything happens to Marco, his dad will be alone. But something big is about to change for Marco--something that will give him a reason to fight"--Provided by publisher.