Zipping, Zapping, Zooming Bats (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2)

Earle, Ann; Cole, Henry [Illustrator]

ISBN 10: 006445133X / ISBN 13: 9780064451338

Verlag: HarperCollins, 1995

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 006445133X-3-23829281

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Read and find out about bats in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.

Bats fly into the spotlight in this exploration of such basics as where they live, how mothers raise their pups, and how they hunt for food. Included as well is a simple plan for a building a backyard bat house.

This is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. It's a Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are:

• hands-on and visual
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• Entertain and educate at the same time
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• Focused; answering questions instead of using survey approach
• Employ engaging picture book quality illustrations
• Use simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skills
• Feature hands-on activities to engage young scientists
• Meet national science education standards
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Books in this series support the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.

Über die Autorinnen und Autoren: Ann Earle is on the faculty of St. Michael's College. She often watches bats fly over her backyard at night. This is her first book for children. Ms. Earle lives in Richmond, VT.

Henry Cole teaches elementary science at The Langley School. This is the first of many books to come from this talented new artist. Mr. Cole live in Reston, VA.

Henry Cole was a celebrated science teacher for many years before turning his talents to children’s books. He has worked on nearly one hundred and fifty books for children, including Unspoken, Big Bug, A Nest for Celeste, Jack’s Garden, and On Meadowview Street. Henry loves being outside, where he can sketch and write. His favorite sound is the first robin song of the spring. You can visit him online at www.henrycole.net.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Zipping, Zapping, Zooming Bats (...
Verlag: HarperCollins
Erscheinungsdatum: 1995
Einband: Paperback
Illustrator: Cole, Henry
Zustand: Good