Contains a literature-unit on bats featuring the children's books Stellaluna by Janell Cannon, and, Zipping, zapping, zooming bats by Ann Earle.
Why is the world of bats so varied? The littlest bat is as light as a penny. The biggest bat can have a wingspan as long as a bathtub. Some bats have little flaps on their noses. Others have huge ears.
Best-selling author ( "A Natural History of the Senses" ) and naturalistDiane Ackerman takes a beguiling look at the complex world of the bat--one ofthe most varied and mysterious of...
... medicines used to stop the growth of disease-causing bacteria. colony (KOL-uh-nee): a large group of animals that live together. devours (di-VOURZ): eats hungrily ... This book explores the life cycles and habitats of vampire bats.
Bats have always gotten a bad rap. This book teaches readers what these mysterious and misunderstood creatures of the night are really like.
Topics discussed in this compilation include: chiroptophobia (the fear of bats); the reproductive biology of male bats; bats and rabies in Brazil; postnatal development, wing morphology and flight performance of the short-nosed fruit bat; ...
Discusses bats and where they live, what they eat, when they sleep, and how they raise their young.
Simple text and full-color photos explain the habitat, life cycle, range, and behavior of bats.
Bats are arguably the most diverse of all animals, comprising as much as one quarter of mammals. This book covers all the bats and their natural history, with a unique...
DOI: 10.1242/jeb.024620 Jacobs DS, Bastian A. Bat echolocation: Adaptations for prey detection and capture. In: Jacobs DS, Bastian A, editors. Predator-Prey Interactions: Co-Evolution between Bats and their Prey.
Discover the real truth! How do bats hunt? Why do they hang upside-down? Why are people afraid of bats? Find out the answers to these questions and much, much more! The book features detailed facts with stunning photographs and artwork.
Developed by education experts, this series of books for beginner readers is spread across four levels: Early Reader, Becoming Fluent, Becoming Independent and Independent Reader.
In this illuminating introduction to the world of bats, Tony Hutson reveals the secrets of these extraordinary creatures.
"This book takes readers on a journey through the night to discover the world of nocturnal animals living in their own backyards.
Beautiful Photos And Text Examines The Issues Endangered Bats Face And How They Can Be Saved.
Examines the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of bats and looks at their past, present, and future.
"This book takes readers on a journey through the night to discover the world of nocturnal animals living in their own backyards.
Readers learn about the bat, its anatomy, special skills, habitats, and diet.
Beautiful Photos And Text Examines The Issues Endangered Bats Face And How They Can Be Saved.
Provides an introduction to bats, covering their physical characteristics, habits, food, prey, and relationship to humans.