The Bat

Author/Contributor(s):	Gravel, Elise
Publisher:	Tundra Books
Date:	2/4/2020
Binding:	Hardcover
Condition:	NEW

Hilarious illustrated nonfiction about bats perfect for beginning readers. Conversational text and silly illustrations will have you up all night reading about the only flying mammal on Earth!

Fast bat facts:

Distinctive trait: The only flying mammal

Diet: Insects, fruit and even animal blood

Special talent: Sleeping upside down

The Bat covers habitat (bats live everywhere except Antarctica!), species (there are over 1,200 kinds of bats), echolocation, hibernation (bats hibernate just like bears!), conservation (don't disturb a sleeping bat!) and much more. Although silly and off-the-wall, The Bat contains factual information that will both amuse and teach at the same time.