{"product_id":"zipping-zapping-zooming-bats-9780064451338","title":"Zipping, Zapping, Zooming Bats","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead and find out about bats in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBats fly into the spotlight in this exploration of such basics as where they live, how mothers raise their pups, and how they hunt for food. Included as well is a simple plan for a building a backyard bat house.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. It's a Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003ehands-on and visualacclaimed and trustedgreat for classrooms\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop 10 reasons to love LRFOs: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003eEntertain and educate at the same timeHave appealing, child-centered topicsDevelopmentally appropriate for emerging readersFocused; answering questions instead of using survey approachEmploy engaging picture book quality illustrationsUse simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skillsFeature hands-on activities to engage young scientistsMeet national science education standardsWritten\/illustrated by award-winning authors\/illustrators \u0026amp; vetted by an expert in the fieldOver 130 titles in print, meeting a wide range of kids' scientific interests\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBooks in this series support the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science\/Subaru Science Books \u0026amp; Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEarle, Ann:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Ann Earle is on the faculty of St. Michael's College. She often watches bats fly over her backyard at night. This is her first book for children. Ms. Earle lives in Richmond, VT. \u003cp\u003e Henry Cole teaches elementary science at The Langley School. This is the first of many books to come from this talented new artist. Mr. Cole live in Reston, VA.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCole, Henry:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHenry Cole is the illustrator of many beloved books for children, including his own \u003cem\u003eJack s Garden\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eOn Meadowview Street\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eA Nest for Celeste\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cem\u003eBrambleheart\u003c\/em\u003e was inspired by the heap of discarded treasures in the woods behind his childhood farm. You can visit Henry online at www.henrycole.net.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCole, Henry:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHenry Cole\u003c\/strong\u003e was a celebrated science teacher for many years before turning his talents to children's books. He has worked on nearly one hundred and fifty books for children, including \u003cem\u003eUnspoken\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBig Bug\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eA Nest for Celeste\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eJack's Garden\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eOn Meadowview Street\u003c\/em\u003e. Henry loves being outside, where he can sketch and write. His favorite sound is the first robin song of the spring. You can visit him online at www.henrycole.net.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50318024704274,"sku":"9780064451338","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_6dccb70a-aedb-4883-aece-39acc4f6eb13.jpg?v=1727545805","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/zipping-zapping-zooming-bats-9780064451338","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}