Wrinkle-Faced Bats

by Tamara L. Britton, Todd Ouren

Overview

This book introduces young readers to the wrinkle-faced bat, the rare fruit-eating bat from the family Phyllostomidae. Easy-to-read text examines the wrinkle-faced bat's biology, size, behavior, and dietary needs, and reproduction and pup development are introduced. An anatomy diagram helps readers identify body parts. Also covered is the bat's habitat, and a detailed map shows where in the world it lives! Readers will learn about threats to the bat including environmental issues and predation. Bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index enhance readability for young chiropterologists. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781616133955
Publisher:	ABDO Publishing Company
Publication date:	09/01/2010
Series:	Bats Set 1
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 7.80(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	9 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

Wrinkle-Faced Bats 4

Where They're Found 6

Where They Live 8

Sizes 10

Shapes 12

Senses 14

Defense 16

Food 18

Babies 20

Glossary 22

Web Sites 23

Index 24