Bats /
Owen, Ruth, 1967-
Bats / by Ruth Owen. - 24 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm - Tell Me More! Science . - Owen, Ruth, 1967- Science. Tell me more! .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? -- One in a million! -- Home sweet home -- A bat goes hunting -- More hungry bats -- Helpful bat poop -- Tiny vampires -- Moms and pups -- Bat rescue -- Be a bat scientist.
Swoop, snatch, slurp, suck--welcome to the world of bats. Join the natural world's only flying mammals on their night-time flights as they use echolocation to hunt for insects, feed on fruit or nectar, and even suck blood from other living animals. The exceptional photography in this book will allow young readers to examine these beautiful creatures up close, learn about their physical characteristics and see how they are adapted to obtain food and live in their varied habitats. Bat life cycles will also feature with stunning imagery of moms and pups. The book supports learning across all areas of life sciences curriculum. After reading, put your knowledge to the test with a simple science project.
9781788561716 1788561716 9781788561723 1788561724
Bats--Juvenile literature.
Bats--Miscellanea--Juvenile literature.
Bats--Behavior--Juvenile literature.
Instructional and educational works.
Illustrated works.
Bats / by Ruth Owen. - 24 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm - Tell Me More! Science . - Owen, Ruth, 1967- Science. Tell me more! .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? -- One in a million! -- Home sweet home -- A bat goes hunting -- More hungry bats -- Helpful bat poop -- Tiny vampires -- Moms and pups -- Bat rescue -- Be a bat scientist.
Swoop, snatch, slurp, suck--welcome to the world of bats. Join the natural world's only flying mammals on their night-time flights as they use echolocation to hunt for insects, feed on fruit or nectar, and even suck blood from other living animals. The exceptional photography in this book will allow young readers to examine these beautiful creatures up close, learn about their physical characteristics and see how they are adapted to obtain food and live in their varied habitats. Bat life cycles will also feature with stunning imagery of moms and pups. The book supports learning across all areas of life sciences curriculum. After reading, put your knowledge to the test with a simple science project.
9781788561716 1788561716 9781788561723 1788561724
Bats--Juvenile literature.
Bats--Miscellanea--Juvenile literature.
Bats--Behavior--Juvenile literature.
Instructional and educational works.
Illustrated works.