Spear-Nosed Bats

by Tamara L. Britton

Book Overview

This book introduces young readers to the spear-nosed bat, the insect-eating bat from the family Phyllostomidae. Easy-to-read text examines the spear-nosed bat's biology, size, behavior, and dietary needs, and reproduction and pup development are introduced. An anatomy diagram helps readers identify body parts and an echolocation diagram shows how these insectivorous bats capture prey Also covered is the bat's habitat, and a detailed map shows where...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1616133937
• ISBN13: 9781616133931
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Checkerboard Library
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.8" x 7.8"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6