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Little Bat can't wait for his first night of school. He is excited about everything: his new school supplies, learning amazing things, and making new friends. But when he finally arrives, his world turns upside down.
Any little bat who's tried something new or gone somewhere they've never been before knows that first times can be scary. With the help of Little Bat and his adorable classmates, readers will see that spreading your wings is easy when you listen, act with kindness, and take a chance on new friends.
Lies also wrote Bats at the Ballgame, Bats at the Beach, Bats at the Library, and Bats in the Band. Think about a favorite activity and imagine how bats would change things up!
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When Pip the mouse sees a bat flying over his home, he has a big idea - when he grows up, he's going to be a BAT! Pip makes himself some cardboard wings, and prepares for take-off. But flying is harder than it looks. Sleeping upside down isn't easy either, and what on earth do bats eat? It's not long before Pip makes friends with a real bat - and decides he'd rather be a mouse after all! But he still really, really wants to fly. Pip's new friend comes to the rescue and flies him all the way home. All is well until Pip has another big idea. When he grows up, he's going to be a mole!
What do you think it would be like to be a bat? Would you enjoy it, or would you rather stay a human? What about other animals? This is a fun series to explore different animal parts in more detail, and to have some imaginative fun:
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If you could have any animal's feet, whose would you choose? WHAT IF YOU HAD ANIMAL FEET? is the next book in the successful WHAT IF series by Sandra Markle, illustrated by Howard McWilliam, following the very popular WHAT IF YOU HAD ANIMAL TEETH? and WHAT YOU IF HAD ANIMAL HAIR? This latest edition will teach kids about the amazing variety of feet in the animal kingdom and their specialty functions! From cheetahs' fast feet to mountain goats' nimble climbing hooves, to flies' sticky feet! Each animal profile will include a photo as well as illustrations of kids with animal feet that are sure to make kids laugh!
Maybe we should find out more about real bats before we decide:
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Fast bat facts:
Distinctive trait: The only flying mammal
Diet: Insects, fruit and even animal blood
Special talent: Sleeping upside down
The Bat covers habitat (bats live everywhere except Antarctica!), species (there are over 1,200 kinds of bats), echolocation, hibernation (bats hibernate just like bears!), conservation (don't disturb a sleeping bat!) and much more. Although silly and off-the-wall, The Bat contains factual information that will both amuse and teach at the same time.
Math
In one hour, a bat can eat up to 1,000 mosquitoes! How many mosquitoes could they eat in one night? One week? What if you had, say, 5 bats living near your house - how many would they eat?
Science
1 - This is a great time for Bat Appreciation Day, because it is the time of year bats are emerging from hibernation. What is hibernation? What other animals hibernate?
2 - Bats are great for the environment! Besides eating pesky bugs, they provide guano. What is guano? Bat poop! Why on earth would I say poop is a good thing?? Here is a quick read (with pictures!) about he many things bat guano can be used for.
3 - Bats can, however, be dangerous. No, they will not suck your blood. No, they will not get tangled in your hair. No, they are not really vampires.
Bats can carry a disease called rabies, which can be very bad for humans. This is why, if we ever see a bat, we should not touch it, and let a grown-up know. Here is a link with some good information for grown-ups about handling (or not handling!) bats. NEVER kill a bat, whether you think it may be ill or not - most species are federally protected!
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Bats are swift and graceful when they fly, but look awkward and childlike when they walk! If your kids are anything like mine, they will be fascinated by the idea of watching something drinking blood...and disappointed that it is done so neatly.
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Build a bat house! There are many simple plans available on the internet. Place it in a safe, open place that gets plenty of sun (for warmth). Plan to clear out the droppings regularly and add them to your compost pile! The bats won;t mind if you want to decorate it, just make sure you don't use any chemicals on it that could be hazardous to the bats our their young.
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