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Bats

by Steven OTFINOSKI
9781627122955. ea vol: 32p. (Backyard Safari). ebook available. further reading. glossary. index. photos. websites. Cavendish Square. 2014. lib. ed $28.50.
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Gr 2–4—These continuations in Cavendish's hands-on guide to animals (previous titles include Ants, Beetles, and Grasshoppers, which SLJ described as "valuable resources for teachers planning natural-history field trips") offer rudimentary information on various species. Readers get the basics on the usual: body parts, life cycles, what these creatures eat, and more, but what sets these books apart is their proposed projects. For instance, Fireflies provides ideas for activities, such as communicating with the insects (with a penlight, some paper, and a jar) and reporting sightings to the Boston Museum of Science. Though the layout is a bit lacking (a ton of text on each page may prove daunting to younger students), overall these are enjoyable and informative takes on science.
Reviewed by Staff , Aug 01, 2014

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