Download or read book Journey of the Bats written by Benjamin O. Samuelson and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2018-07-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Though some bat species spend the colder months deep in caves and abandoned mines, tree-roosting bats travel south for the winter, just like birds. Young readers are sure to enjoy learning about the fascinating life and impressive journey of bats, a creature every child can easily recognize, yet few know much about. Their story is told through easy-to-understand, engaging language complemented by bold, full-color photography of these creatures in action. Bold graphics present information in an engaging style for visual learners, and a map is also included to show just how far these winged mammals go.
Download or read book Bats written by Sophie Lockwood and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of bats and looks at their past, present, and future.
Download or read book Bat Loves the Night written by Nicola Davies and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2014-07-08 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A charming and informative story about a pipistrelle bat. . . . Offers vivid descriptions of the animal's flight, its navigational skills, and the hunt for food." – School Library Journal Features an audio read-along! Night has fallen, and Bat awakens to find her evening meal. Follow her as she swoops into the shadows, shouting and flying, the echoes of her voice creating a sound picture of the world around her. When morning light creeps into the sky, Bat returns to the roost to feed her baby . . . and to rest until nighttime comes again. Bat loves the night! Back matter includes an index. A Common Core Text Exemplar
Download or read book Little Red Bat written by Carole Gerber and published by Arbordale Publishing. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A little red bat wonders if she should stay where she is for the winter and after receiving advice from different animals makes a decision.
Download or read book The Secret Lives of Bats written by Merlin D. Tuttle and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2015 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Tuttle's account forever changes the way we see these poorly understood yet fascinating cratures." -- page 4 of cover.
Download or read book The Adventure of Echo the Bat written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Included in a program of both online and classroom components, this book is accompanied by an online suggested set of activities intended to introduce remote-sensing to our youngest future scientists. Prompts are provided in the book to these activities through a "Note to teachers and parents." Website includes links to a student's site, and a teacher's guide.
Download or read book A Little Brown Bat Story written by Melissa Kim and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Little Brown Bat catches insects and hibernates with other bats. Includes facts about bats, challenges they face, and threats to their habitats.
Download or read book How to Find a Fruit Bat written by Michelle Robinson and published by Orchard Books. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are apples not your thing? Not bonkers about bananas? Not great with grapes? What you need is a fruit bat. Get one of these adorable little creatures and they will eat all your fruit for you. Now, you just have to find a fruit bat of your very own. That should be easy...right? Beware, this adventure-filled journey into a jungle might just leave you batty for blackberries after all!
Download or read book Bats written by Roger Generazzo and published by McClanahan Book. This book was released on 2000 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With dramatic die-cuts, stunning embossed covers and engaging texts, this unique early science series puts the spotlight on animals -- how they look; where they live; what they're like as babies and how they change as they grow up. Awesome lifelike illustrations and informative stat boxes make learning about animals, mummies and volcanos fun and exciting!
Download or read book Bats and Other Animals of the Night written by Joyce Milton and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 1994 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book gives the characteristics and habitats of bats and other nocturnal animals.
Download or read book The Lonely Bat written by Kelly M McGlone and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2019-02-05 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lonely Bat Preschool Edition By: Kelly M and Elizabeth McGlone In this short story, children are introduced to a bat named Gregory. During Gregory’s journey, children are taught important lessons about friendship and acceptance. Gregory the Bat’s story will inspire kids to develop empathy for others and, hopefully, give them curiosity to learn more about bats.
Download or read book The Bat Book written by Charlotte Milner and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2020-02-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Go on an adventure in the shadows with award-winning author and illustrator Charlotte Milner. Discover why these mammals are essential to the world we live in, learn just how much they matter, why they are under threat, and what we can do to help. Bright, bold, and beautiful illustrations accompany fascinating fun facts about these furry flying mammals in this adorable kids' book. Did you know that there are two main groupings of bats, or that the bat is the only mammal that can fly? Children will be fascinated by the beautiful illustrations and learn plenty of bat facts on every page. From the way they fly, to how they communicate with each other, how bats hunt, and why they sleep upside-down, each of the world's 1,300 types of bat is unique and utterly fascinating. Bats are also incredibly important to the environment, from gobbling up pests to spreading seeds through the forests. They also pollinate over 500 different species of plants throughout the world, including fruits such as mangoes and bananas. A beautiful educational book with an important message. While learning about these elusive creatures, there are also fun activities for kids so they can learn how to support bats, including growing a bat-friendly garden to help them thrive. Bats make the world a better place, making this nature book for kids an essential tool in encouraging the protection of bats for generations to come. Following on from The Bee Book and The Sea Book, Charlotte Milner continues to highlight critical environmental issues faced by our planet. The Bat Book is perfect for teaching little animal-lovers all about these clever creatures who do so much for our world. Explore The Upside-Down World Of Bats! Discover how much they matter, why they are declining, and what we can do to help. This charming celebration of bats shows children just how extraordinary these animals are and is a reminder that it is up to us to care for our planet and its creatures. It's perfect for school projects about bats, mammals, ecology, or endangered animals. It also cleverly uses the subject to cover broader topics such as plant reproduction, ecosystems, and more. The Bat Book may be small, but it is mighty. Find out more about natures secret friends, like: - Where bats live - What bats look like - Why bats are important - Growing a bat-friendly garden - Myths about bats and much, much more! This delightful book is one of three children's books on conservation and includes The Sea Book and The Bee Book for your little ones to enjoy.
Download or read book Bat Book written by Charlotte Milner and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a journey through the upside-down world of bats.
Download or read book Bat Island written by Rachel A. Page and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2023-11-21 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring incredible photography and insight from an international team with long-term ties to the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Bat Island spotlights the unique beauty and environmental importance of the seventy-six species of bats on Panama’s Barro Colorado Island. For decades, scientists at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute have studied the remarkable biodiversity of bats on Barro Colorado Island in Panama, where an astonishing seventy-six species coexist. Now, for the first time, Smithsonian scientists’ expertise pairs with the stunning photography of National Geographic contributor Christian Ziegler for a captivating visual journey into the fascinating world of these elusive night creatures. Bats are unique among mammals: they have acquired true flight, provide essential ecosystem services, and represent the ecologically most diverse group of mammals worldwide. Synthesizing decades-worth of intensive study, Drs. Rachel Page, Dina Dechmann, Teague O’Mara, and Marco Tschapka provide authoritative insight alongside 150 photographs that showcase bats’ extraordinary environmental adaptations and rich natural history. OVER 150 STUNNING PHOTOGRAPHS: National Geographic photographer and contributor Christian Ziegler has captured over a decade’s worth of images of the myriad of bat species living on Barro Colorado Island that capture these elusive animals in a variety of settings, from night shots of flight through the tropical rainforest to closeups of their remarkable wings and feeding patterns. WRITTEN BY SMITHSONIAN SCIENTISTS: All chapters of Bat Island are written by scientists long affiliated with the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, one of the world’s leading tropical research organizations that spans a century. Topics include bats’ diverse sensory abilities, foraging strategies, roosting ecologies, and social systems. DECADES OF CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH: Bat Island, published in partnership with the Smithsonian, presents fascinating insights from scientists working at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, which boasts decades of study of the hyperdiverse bat population on Barro Colorado Island in addition to the most comprehensive and long-term datasets on tropical bats. CALL FOR CONSERVATION: Drs. Page, Dechmann, O’Mara, and Tschapka highlight how bats are threatened by habit fragmentation and land degradation, and communicate the initiatives needed to ensure the survival of these animals, which are critical to maintaining healthy, balanced ecosystems. RARE BEAUTY: Award-winning photojournalist Christian Ziegler’s photography illuminates the unique beauty and allure of bats and the tropical rainforest in Panama.
Download or read book Good Wood The Story of the Baseball Bat written by Stuart Miller and published by ACTA Publications. This book was released on 2011-11-15 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Good Wood, New York Times contributor Stuart Miller takes readers on a journey through the rich and storied—and occasionally nefarious—story of the baseball bat and those who have made them and swung them. With over 50 photos, Miller reveals the creation, history, and development of the bat, brings readers up to date on modern methods and materials for making bats, and explores the folklore surrounding bats.
Download or read book Bats in Your Backyard written by Barrett Williams and published by Barrett Williams. This book was released on 2024-08-28 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the Secret World of Bats Right in Your Backyard! Unlock the hidden potential of your garden with "Bats in Your Backyard," the ultimate guide to transforming your outdoor space into a thriving habitat for bats. Whether you're an experienced gardener or a curious nature enthusiast, this comprehensive eBook will open your eyes to the fascinating world of bat gardening while helping you create a sanctuary for these essential creatures. Dive into the fundamentals of bat gardening with in-depth chapters that take you on a journey from understanding the importance of bats to mastering advanced bat gardening techniques. Learn about the various types of bat houses, their ideal dimensions, and how to choose between DIY projects and pre-made options. Discover the secrets to optimal placement, ensuring your bat houses attract residents year after year. Create a bat-friendly landscape by selecting native plants that entice bats, designing a garden that thrives at night, and avoiding harmful chemicals. Enhance your garden with water sources specifically designed for bats, and maintain a healthy habitat that supports their foraging needs. Explore additional shelter options including tree cavities, leaf litter, and artificial roosting sites. Become a bat detective with practical advice on identifying species, using bat detectors, and recording valuable data. Stay informed about health and safety precautions, ensuring safe interactions for you, your pets, and your family. Get involved in bat conservation efforts through citizen science, advocacy, and joining local organizations. Overcome common challenges with tips on deterring predators, managing vacancies, and addressing neighbor concerns. Adapt your bat garden to seasonal changes, and engage your community through educational events and bat-watching activities. With "Bats in Your Backyard," you'll not only enrich your garden but also contribute to the conservation of these incredible creatures. Begin your bat gardening adventure today and discover the joy of sharing your space with nature’s night-time guardians!
Download or read book Science Comics Bats written by Falynn Koch and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2017-02-28 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to Science Comics, an action-packed nonfiction graphic novel series for middle-grade readers! In this ultrasonic volume, Falynn Koch introduces us to a remarkable but misunderstood flying mammal: the bat!
