Vampire Bats

by Tamara L. Britton

This book introduces young readers to vampire bats, the blood-eating bats from the family Phyllostomidae. Easy-to-read text examines vampire bats' biology, sizes, behaviors, and dietary needs, and reproduction and pup development are introduced. An anatomy diagram helps readers identify body parts and an echolocation diagram shows how these sanguivorous bats locate prey Also covered is the bats' habitat, and a detailed map shows where in the world...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1616133945
• ISBN13: 9781616133948
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Checkerboard Library
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 5.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.8" x 7.8"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6