Dear Bats

Author : Carole Marsh
Publisher : Gallopade International
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780635068798

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Dear Bats: The Creepy Cave Caper by Carole Marsh Pdf

When Piper and Peter Post find a curious postcard from Kentucky, they get most suspicious! Afterall, it's addressed "Dear Bats" and they don't think the writer means baseball bats! So, they set off on a family vacation to a famous, enormous, bat-filled cave in where else? Kentucky!- to solve the postcard mystery. Postcard Mysteries:æWhat happens when you mix together curious kids, postcards addressed to mysterious names, and parents that own an RV? These exciting new mysteries will take kids ages 7-14 around the United States in a beat-up RV that is always gassed and ready to go. This Mystery Series by Carole Marsh takes a fictional family immersed in all things "post" on the road as they try to solve these exciting postcard puzzles. Like all of Carole Marsh Mysteries, this mystery incorporates history, geography, culture and cliffhanger chapters that will keep kids begging for more! This mystery includes SAT words, educational facts, fun and humor, built-in book club and activities. Below is the Reading Levels Guide for this book: Grade Levels: 3-6 Accelerated Reader Reading Level: 4.0 Accelerated Reader Points: 2 Accelerated Reader Quiz Number: 120328 Lexile Measure: 670 Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading Level: N Developmental Assessment Level: 3O

Author : Richard R. Fay
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 527 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461225560

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Hearing by Bats by Richard R. Fay Pdf

The Springer Handbook oj Auditory Research presents a series of com prehensive and synthetic reviews of the fundamental topics in modern auditory research. It is aimed at all individuals with interests in hearing research including advanced graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and clinical investigators. The volumes will introduce new investigators to important aspects of hearing science and will help established investigators to better understand the fundamental theories and data in fields of hearing that they may not normally follow closely. Each volume is intended to present a particular topic comprehensively, and each chapter will serve as a synthetic overview and guide to the literature. As such, the chapters present neither exhaustive data reviews nor original research that has not yet appeared in peer-reviewed journals. The series focuses on topics that have developed a solid data and conceptual foundation rather than on those for which a literature is only beginning to develop. New research areas will be covered on a timely basis in the series as they begin to mature. Each volume in the series consists of five to eight substantial chapters on a particular topic. In some cases, the topics will be ones of traditional interest for which there is a solid body of data and theory, such as auditory neuroanatomy (Vol. 1) and neurophysiology (Vol. 2). Other volumes in the series will deal with topics which have begun to mature more recently, such as development, plasticity, and computational models of neural processing.

Author : Mary Mc Shane
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2011-11-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781462052967

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Book 2, Karena the Fairy and the Bat Colony by Mary Mc Shane Pdf

Karena the Fairy and the Bat Colony In this second installment of the Karena the Fairy trilogy join Karena, Michael and Anna as they venture into the icy forest in search of the witches of Slevfoy. A perilous journey leads them to an underground bat colony. Karena the Fairy and the Battle for Stackton In this final installment of the Karena the Fairy trilogy, we return to the bat colony and the town of Stackton. Join Karena, Anna, Michael and their new found friends to see if they can get the seasons to change in Stackton and return Karena to Adelida.

Author : Jeanette A. Thomas,Cynthia F. Moss,Marianne Vater
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 636 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0226795993

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Echolocation in Bats and Dolphins by Jeanette A. Thomas,Cynthia F. Moss,Marianne Vater Pdf

Although bats and dolphins live in very different environments, are vastly different in size, and hunt different kinds of prey, both groups have evolved similar sonar systems, known as echolocation, to locate food and navigate the skies and seas. While much research has been conducted over the past thirty years on echolocation in bats and dolphins, this volume is the first to compare what is known about echolocation in each group, to point out what information is missing, and to identify future areas of research. Echolocation in Bats and Dolphins consists of six sections: mechanisms of echolocation signal production; the anatomy and physiology of signal reception and interpretation; performance and cognition; ecological and evolutionary aspects of echolocation mammals; theoretical and methodological topics; and possible echolocation capabilities in other mammals, including shrews, seals, and baleen whales. Animal behaviorists, ecologists, physiologists, and both scientists and engineers who work in the field of bioacoustics will benefit from this book.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Bats
ISBN : MINN:31951P00634692G

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Bats by Anonim Pdf

Author : Elana K. Arnold
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2017-03-14
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780062445841

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A Boy Called Bat by Elana K. Arnold Pdf

The first book in a funny, heartfelt, and irresistible young middle grade series starring an unforgettable young boy on the autism spectrum. For Bixby Alexander Tam (nicknamed Bat), life tends to be full of surprises—some of them good, some not so good. Today, though, is a good-surprise day. Bat’s mom, a veterinarian, has brought home a baby skunk, which she needs to take care of until she can hand him over to a wild-animal shelter. But the minute Bat meets the kit, he knows they belong together. And he’s got one month to show his mom that a baby skunk might just make a pretty terrific pet. "This sweet and thoughtful novel chronicles Bat’s experiences and challenges at school with friends and teachers and at home with his sister and divorced parents. Approachable for younger or reluctant readers while still delivering a powerful and thoughtful story" (from the review by Brightly, which named A Boy Called Bat a best book of the year). Elana K. Arnold's Bat trilogy is a proven winner in the home and classroom—kids love these short illustrated young middle grade books. The trilogy is A Boy Called Bat, Bat and the Waiting Game, and Bat and the End of Everything.

Author : Mirjam Knörnschild,Han Li,Kirsten Bohn,Ahana Aurora Fernandez
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2023-08-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832530863

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Social Functions of Bat Vocalizations by Mirjam Knörnschild,Han Li,Kirsten Bohn,Ahana Aurora Fernandez Pdf

Bats are highly gregarious mammals that have been extensively studied for their ability to echolocate (i.e., gain information from the echoes of ultrasonic calls) to navigate and find food. Perhaps less well studied are social vocalizations, which bats use to communicate with conspecifics. Some bat species have been shown to possess rich vocal repertoires, supporting intricate social interactions. While the roost is likely where the majority of a bat's social interactions occur, on account of higher densities, there are also behavioral contexts that occur predominantly, if not solely in flight, that are associated with social calls. Bats exhibit an extensive range in social group size, social group organization, and mating systems, making them interesting for comparative, phylogenetically controlled analyses. Group size is often correlated with vocal complexity, as more complex vocalizations can encode more information about individual identity. Vocal learning has been observed in some species of bats. The full vocal repertoires of relatively few bat species have been studied thus far, as they are nocturnal, volant animals that produce predominately ultrasonic vocalizations. With more data available, bats would be a very useful taxon for studying the evolution of social communication, as they exhibit not only a high diversity of social group size and complexity but also sophisticated vocalizations. Social vocalizations can be structurally diverse and are highly important for bat sociality. Calls often vary notably between species. Research in this field has barely scratched the surface, and there is still much to learn about social communication in bats.

Author : John Mathers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1815
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:590664030

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The History of Mr. John Decastro and His Brother Bat, Commonly Called Old Crab by John Mathers Pdf

Author : John MATHERS (pseud.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1815
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0024033997

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The History of Mr. John Decastro and His Brother Bat, Commonly Called Old Crab. The Merry Matter Written by John Mathers, the Grave by a Solid Gentleman by John MATHERS (pseud.) Pdf

Author : Eva Moore
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0439107989

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The Truth about Bats by Eva Moore Pdf

Grab a flashlight and join the fun! The Magic School Bus is heading across the country in search of all kinds of bats: the biggest, smallest, and most endangered.

Author : Behrman House
Publisher : Behrman House, Inc
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2005-06
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0867050314

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Bar/Bat Mitzvah Sourcebook by Behrman House Pdf

The leading thinkers in Jewish education today analyze current practices reflect on the social and psychological aspects of Bar/Bat Mitzvah provide examples of programs to replicate address concerns of those with special needs outline creative family education opportunities and successful mitzvah programs and provide strategies for teaching trope. Fifty chapters written by cantors rabbis directors of education and scholars. Results of a survey of Bar/Bat Mitzvah educators included.

Author : Harold L. Hawkins,Teresa A. McMullen,Richard R. Fay
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461240709

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Auditory Computation by Harold L. Hawkins,Teresa A. McMullen,Richard R. Fay Pdf

The auditory system presents many features of a complex computational environment, as well as providing numerous opportunities for computational analysis. This volume represents an overview of computational approaches to understanding auditory system function. The chapters share the common perspective that complex information processing must be understood at multiple levels; that disciplines such as neurobiology, psychophysics, and computer science make vital contributions; and that the end product of computational analysis should be the development of formal models.

Author : Lewis Carroll
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2023-12-23
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547762485

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Alice in Wonderland (Collector's Edition) - With All the Original Illustrations by Lewis Carroll Pdf

This is the original version of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" with Carroll's own original illustrations and John Tenniel's original illustrations. It was hand-written by Lewis Carroll for Alice Liddell between 1862 and 1864. The tale was first told by Carroll on 4 July 1862 to the three young daughters of Henry Liddell, Dean of Christ Church, Oxford, on a river boat trip. At Christmas 1886, the manuscript was published in a facsimile edition. This edition is certainly well worth reading, although it is shorter than the final form of the story-the later "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" being about twice the length of the original "Alice's Adventures under Ground". Lewis Carroll (1832 – 1898), was an English author, mathematician, logician, Anglican deacon and photographer.

Author : Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2003-03
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780689850660

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Bernie Magruder & the Bats in the Belfry by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor Pdf

Many residents of Middleburg, Indiana, are already going crazy from the ever-ringing church bells and now, after a bat is spotted in the hotel run by Bernie's family, they worry that the dangerous Indiana Aztec bat has finally arrived.

Author : John Mathers (pseud.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1815
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:555072586

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The history of mr. John Decastro and his brother Bat, commonly called Old Crab by John Mathers (pseud.) Pdf