Facts about how bats see in the dark, if bats really drink blood, which type of bat can eat up to 1,000 mosquitoes in an hour, which bat has a tongue longer than its body, and many more will be found inside this book of fun facts about bats. This bat guidebook proves bats aren’t as creepy as many people think. Readers are sure to enjoy the up-close images of bats in the wild.

The Magic School Bus Fact Finders are detailed research guides on fascinating subjects, and they include all kinds of the unexpected facts you'd expect from everyone's favorite science teacher. Take a page from Ms. Frizzle's book. Better yet, read all of her class notes and find out the incredible facts about the only flying mammals: BATS. The Magic School Bus Fact Finders are wonderful research tools. With photographs, illustrations, an index, and much more, they have all the information that makes learning fun. Each book is reviewed by an expert in the field and includes up-to-date information. Plus, you can count on the Ms. Frizzle's class to cover the zany aspects of science as well. Based on the original series written by Joanna Cole & illustrated by Bruce Degen.

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This book gathers contributions by 16 international authors on the phenomenon “bats,” shedding some light on their morphology, the feeding behaviors (insects, fruits, blood) of different groups, their potential and confirmed transmissions of agents of diseases, their endo- and ectoparasites, as well as countless myths surrounding their lifestyle (e.g. vampirism, chupacabras, batman etc.). Bats have been known in different cultures for several thousand centuries, however their nocturnal activities have made them mysterious and led to many legends and myths, while proven facts remained scarce. Even today, our knowledge of bats remains limited compared to other groups in the animal kingdom. Also, their famous ability to avoid collisions with obstacles during their nightly flights with the help of a sophisticated and unique system using ultrasound waves (which are transmitted and received) is as poorly studied as birds finding their way from continent to continent. In recent times, where globalization transports millions of people and goods from one end of the earth to the other, there are increased risks posed by agents of diseases, as a result of which bats have received increasing attention as potential vectors. These suppositions are based on their proven transmission of viruses such as rabies. In dedicated chapters, the book addresses the following topics: • The world of bats • The astonishing morphology of bats • Bats as potential reservoir hosts for vector-borne diseases • Bat endoparasites • Macroparasites – ectoparasites • Glimpses into how bats fly • Blood-licking bats • Vampirism in medicine and culture • Chupacabras and “goat milkers” • Myths on candiru As such, this book provides a broad range of information for all non-experts interested in biological topics, but also for people working in this field, as well as physicians and veterinarians who are confronted with clinical cases, and for teachers and students interested in expanding their knowledge of biology and of past and present cultures.

Treat the Little Bat Fan in Your Life With A Book They Will Want To Sink Their FANGS Into! Kids love these curious, spooky-looking creatures, and it's easy to see why. Some look pretty creepy, others kinda cute, and they are all super interesting... In short, we consider them FANG-tastic! This colorful book, filled with amazing real-life images, aims to combine fun with education to help you learn all about bats. Here are a few of the things you and your little one can discover and look forward to inside: Simple and easy to understand writing for readers 6 years old and upwards. Awesome, real-life pictures of these fascinating creatures! Plenty of incredible facts and topics ranging from their history, evolution, characteristics, diet, and life cycle. Pretty much... "ALL THINGS BATS"! Get your little one excited about reading with the help of this entertaining gem of a book!

This extravagantly illustrated handbook features the work of famed nature photographer Merlin D. Tuttle and in-depth profiles of megabats and microbats.

Magic School Bus Science Chapter Book #1.