Zipping, Zapping, Zooming Bats Contributor(s): Earle, Ann (Author), Cole, Henry (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 006445133X ISBN-13: 9780064451338 Publisher: HarperCollins OUR PRICE: $7.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 1995 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Mammals - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Zoology - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Nocturnal |
Dewey: 599.4 |
LCCN: 93011052 |
Lexile Measure: 590 |
Series: Let's-Read-And-Find-Out Science 2 |
Physical Information: 0.11" H x 9.81" W x 7.95" (0.30 lbs) 32 pages |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 11800 Reading Level: 3.9 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Read and find out about bats in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book. Bats fly into the spotlight in this exploration of such basics as where they live, how mothers raise their pups, and how they hunt for food. Included as well is a simple plan for a building a backyard bat house. This is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. It's a Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are:
Top 10 reasons to love LRFOs:
Books in this series support the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series. |
Contributor Bio(s): Cole, Henry: - Henry Cole was a celebrated science teacher for many years before turning his talents to children's books. He has worked on nearly one hundred and fifty books for children, including Unspoken, Big Bug, A Nest for Celeste, Jack's Garden, and On Meadowview Street. Henry loves being outside, where he can sketch and write. His favorite sound is the first robin song of the spring. You can visit him online at www.henrycole.net. Earle, Ann: - Ann Earle is on the faculty of St. Michael's College. She often watches bats fly over her backyard at night. This is her first book for children. Ms. Earle lives in Richmond, VT.Henry Cole teaches elementary science at The Langley School. This is the first of many books to come from this talented new artist. Mr. Cole live in Reston, VA.Cole, Henry: - Henry Cole is the illustrator of many beloved books for children, including his own Jack s Garden, On Meadowview Street, and A Nest for Celeste. Brambleheart was inspired by the heap of discarded treasures in the woods behind his childhood farm. You can visit Henry online at www.henrycole.net. |