Vampire Bats: Nighttime Flying Mammals

Comparing Animal Traits

by Rebecca E. Hirsch

See what a vampire bat has in common with a sperm whale. Find out what sets a vampire bat apart from a walrus or a groundhog. Readers will compare and contrast key traits of vampire bats―their appearance, behavior, habitat, and life cycle―to traits of other mammals. Charts and sidebars support key ideas and provide details. Through gathering information about similarities and differences, readers will make connections and draw conclusions about what makes this animal a mammal and how mammals are alike and different from each other.

32 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2015

About the author

Rebecca E. Hirsch is a botanist-turned-writer and the author of more than 80 science and nature books for children. Her books have won a Riverby Award, a Green Prize for Sustainable Literature, a Green Earth Book Award Honor, and many starred reviews. www.rebeccahirsch.com

Reviews

[Karla · Rating 4 out of 5]

Decent book
Like how there is deliberate attention to the comparison of animals
Well organized
Nice photos
text and format are readable
recommended classroom addition