A First Look at Bats (First Look at Series) [Hardcover]

Millicent Ellis Selsam (Author), Joyce Hunt (Author), Harriett Springer (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1991 | Series: First Look at Series

Describes the distinctive characteristics of bats and views several different species.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 1-3-- While Selsam and Hunt do outline the major characteristics common to all bats and their importance to the environment, their primary focus is on the physical characteristics that differentiate the species. Short, simple sentences direct readers to find the drawing depicting a particular anatomical feature. One or more finely detailed pencil drawings accompany the text on every page. Eighteen species of world bats are mentioned, including the flying fox and the vampire bat. Although the text is lucid and well organized, it is flawed by the omission of some important information. Most, but not all, of the species depicted are identified in the text or in captions. The map is oversimplified; many species have a wider range than is represented here. Schlein's Billions of Bats (Lippincott, 1982) provides more information on bat anatomy, behavior, and habitats at a slightly higher reading level. A First Look at Bats will be most useful as a browsing book for young readers fascinated with the animals. --Karey Wehner, San Francisco Pub . Lib .
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Walker & Co (August 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802781357
• ISBN-13: 978-0802781352
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 8.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,051,541 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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