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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1999 · Est. 9 min read-aloud
Bats
Written by Gail Gibbons
This book is about the biology and behavior of bats.
32 pages· 1,166 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Explore the mysterious world of bats, misunderstood creatures that are actually shy and gentle. With nearly 1,000 species, these unique mammals inhabit every continent except Antarctica. Learn about their incredible echolocation abilities, the myths surrounding them, and the urgent need for their protection. From the tiny bat to the giant flying fox with its five-foot wingspan, uncover the fascinating facts and conservation efforts that aim to safeguard these vital creatures of the night.
From the publisher
Presenting fascinating information on all kinds of bats, from how they use echoes to hear, to the legends that surround them and how to protect the species
Though people often think of bats as scary, bats are really shy, gentle animals. There are nearly 1000 different species of bats, and they live on every continent except Antarctica. Some are tiny, but the giant flying fox bat has a five-foot wingspan! Popular science author Gail Gibbons also discusses the efforts to protect the world’s only truly flying mammals. A final page offers additional facts.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,166
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~631L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.8
out of 7
The author
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.1
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 34962
Publication
- Published
- September 3, 2019
- First published
- September 1, 1999
- Publisher
- Holiday House
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780823443543
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