How do bats use squeaks to hunt for insects in the dark? How do they sleep? What is a baby bat called? Why do some bats drink blood? Find all the answers in this book and much more, with gorgeous photographs, step-by-step illustrations, simple text and links to carefully selected websites.

A fascinating introduction to bats, filled with exciting facts.

About the Author
Growing up by the seaside, Megan buried herself in books (and sometimes pebbles). She studied English at university, and later Children's Literature, before teaching English to teenagers in a secondary school. She now writes books for Usborne about all kinds of things, from trucks and trains to bats and ballerinas.

Reviews
'No Key Stage 1 classroom should be without the whole set' - The Bookseller; 'Good quality non-fiction for this age group is a real boon and the Usborne Beginners is an excellent series. With its easy reading text, it is ideal for those learning to read who enjoy non-fiction books' - Parents in Touch; 'I can't praise Usborne enough for introducing [internet links] to many of their non-fiction books as it really helps children retain information' - Adventures in Home Schooling; 'The Usborne Beginners series is a beautiful fit for newly independent readers' - Rhino Reads



Book Information
ISBN 9780746099650
Author Megan Cullis
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Usborne Publishing Ltd
Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd
Weight(grams) 180g
Dimensions(mm) 210mm * 156mm * 8mm