Bat Count: A Citizen Science Story

by Anna Forrester, Susan Detwiler Narrated by Donna German

Overview

Jojo is prepping for an exciting night; it's time for the bat count! Bats have always been a welcome presence during the summers in the family barn. But over the years, the numbers have dwindled as many bats in the area caught white-nose syndrome. Jojo and her family count the bats and send the numbers to scientists who study bats, to see if the bat population can recover. On a summer evening, the family quietly makes their way to the lawn to watch the sky and count the visitors to their farm.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"Bat Count is a delightful tale that actually tells two important, but interrelated stories. On the one hand, this may actually be the first book about white-nose syndrome. As such, it affords young readers (ages 4 - 9/grades K-3) an opportunity to learn about this illness and its effects on bat populations and bat conservation. Since its discovery, white-nose syndrome has been responsible for killing an estimated 6 - 7 million bats in the Northeast. -The Underground Movement - National Spelogical Society

Product Details

BN ID:	2940169824056
Publisher:	Arbordale Publishing
Publication date:	02/10/2017
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

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