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Gr 2–5—Markle returns to the world of bats in this simply written introduction to a fascinating array of flitterers. Using size as a starting point, she goes on to explain the benefits of being large or small, and the adaptations bats have made in their chosen habitats and lifestyles over the millennia. From extra-long tongues for nectar extraction to super-sharp talons for snatching slip...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

A clear and engaging presentation of how different bats’ anatomies suit their particular needs. The tiny size of a common vampire bat, for example, allows it to “sneak up on big prey like cattle and drink their blood.” Information-packed text describes the amazing ways these c...Log In or Sign Up to Read More