The bat scientists / Mary Kay Carson ; with photographs by Tom Uhlman.
| Author/creator | Carson, Mary Kay |
| Other author | Tuttle, Merlin D. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Boston, [Mass.] : Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, 2010. |
| Description | 79 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 x 29 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Contributor biographical information |
| Supplemental Content | Publisher description |
| Subjects |
| Series | Scientists in the field Scientists in the field. ^A567919 |
| Contents | Bat basics -- Bat benefits -- Working in the dark -- Bat predators -- Changing minds, rescuing bats -- Batty myths -- Going underground -- How a cave traps cold air -- Gating Laurel Cave -- Building bat homes -- Celebrity bridge bats -- Mines for bats -- Discovering bats' secrets -- Ensuring survival -- Killer wind. |
| Abstract | This book chronicles the efforts of Dr. Merlin Tuttle and his colleagues at Bat Conservation International, as they try and save bat species from loss of habitat and white-nose syndrome. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 78) and index. |
| Interest age level | 010-up. |
| LCCN | 2010006767 |
| ISBN | 9780547199566 |
| ISBN | 0547199562 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 599.4 C2395B | ✔ Available | Place Hold |