A Bat Colony's Search for a New Home

Written by Mary Ellen Klukow · Illustrated by Albert Pinilla

Part of the Animal Habitats at Risk series

A bat colony's survival is threatened by habitat changes and predators. Can they find a safe haven?

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24 pages· 583 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· 590L

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Bookroo's summary

A big-eared bat colony faces a dire challenge: their hibernation is disrupted, forcing them to find a new refuge. As they search, some risk joining a colony plagued by white-nose syndrome, while others must evade a lurking farm cat. Will they secure a safe place to rest until spring? This narrative nonfiction explores the impact of habitat changes on wildlife and offers insights into how we can help protect these creatures.

From the publisher

Animals face scary challenges every day! These narrative nonfiction books focus on describing the changes to animals habitats that affect the animal’s way of life-or even puts their species at risk of dying out! Readers will learn about the reasons for changes in habitats that affect animals and small steps they can take to help protect them. A big-eared bat colony is disturbed from hibernation and must find a new place to rest until spring. Some bats will roost with a colony infected with white-nose syndrome and others must avoid a predatory farm cat. Will the colony find a place to hibernate? This narrative nonfiction title includes a range map, notes on how to help bats, further resources, and a glossary.

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