Author: JE Fison
Publisher: Ford Street Publishing
ISBN: 192527246X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
It’s New Year’s Eve and Jack Wilde and his friends are getting ready for a night of fun at the local disco. But when a mad driver almost runs them over, things start to go badly wrong. Will New Year’s Eve be the best night of their lives or the very worst? As the clock ticks towards midnight, only time will tell … p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Calibri}
Bat Attack!
Author: JE Fison
Publisher: Ford Street Publishing
ISBN: 192527246X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
It’s New Year’s Eve and Jack Wilde and his friends are getting ready for a night of fun at the local disco. But when a mad driver almost runs them over, things start to go badly wrong. Will New Year’s Eve be the best night of their lives or the very worst? As the clock ticks towards midnight, only time will tell … p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Calibri}
Publisher: Ford Street Publishing
ISBN: 192527246X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
It’s New Year’s Eve and Jack Wilde and his friends are getting ready for a night of fun at the local disco. But when a mad driver almost runs them over, things start to go badly wrong. Will New Year’s Eve be the best night of their lives or the very worst? As the clock ticks towards midnight, only time will tell … p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Calibri}
Attack of the Man-Bat!
Author: Jake Black
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1496505131
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 89
Book Description
In the rainforests of Brazil, there's trouble in the local villages--and Batman is on the case!
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1496505131
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 89
Book Description
In the rainforests of Brazil, there's trouble in the local villages--and Batman is on the case!
Predator–Prey Interactions: Co-evolution between Bats and Their Prey
Author: David Steve Jacobs
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319324926
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 141
Book Description
This book provides a comprehensive review of the evolution of traits associated with predation and predator defense for bats and all of their prey, both invertebrates (e.g. insects) and vertebrates (e.g. frogs), in the context of co-evolution. It reviews current knowledge of how echolocation and passive hearing are used by bats to hunt prey in complete darkness. Also it highlights how prey have evolved counter measures to bat echolocation to avoid detection and capture. This includes the whole range of prey responses from being active at times when bats are inactive to the use of acoustic signals of their own to interfere with the echolocation system of bats.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319324926
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 141
Book Description
This book provides a comprehensive review of the evolution of traits associated with predation and predator defense for bats and all of their prey, both invertebrates (e.g. insects) and vertebrates (e.g. frogs), in the context of co-evolution. It reviews current knowledge of how echolocation and passive hearing are used by bats to hunt prey in complete darkness. Also it highlights how prey have evolved counter measures to bat echolocation to avoid detection and capture. This includes the whole range of prey responses from being active at times when bats are inactive to the use of acoustic signals of their own to interfere with the echolocation system of bats.
Bat Ecology
Author: Thomas H. Kunz
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 0226462072
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 799
Book Description
In recent years researchers have discovered that bats play key roles in many ecosystems as insect predators, seed dispersers, and pollinators. Bats also display astonishing ecological and evolutionary diversity and serve as important models for studies of a wide variety of topics, including food webs, biogeography, and emerging diseases. In Bat Ecology, world-renowned bat scholars present an up-to-date, comprehensive, and authoritative review of this ongoing research. The first part of the book covers the life history and behavioral ecology of bats, from migration to sperm competition and natural selection. The next section focuses on functional ecology, including ecomorphology, feeding, and physiology. In the third section, contributors explore macroecological issues such as the evolution of ecological diversity, range size, and infectious diseases (including rabies) in bats. A final chapter discusses conservation challenges facing these fascinating flying mammals. Bat Ecology is the most comprehensive state-of-the-field collection for scientists and researchers. Contributors: John D. Altringham, Robert M. R. Barclay, Tenley M. Conway, Elizabeth R. Dumont, Peggy Eby, Abigail C. Entwistle, Theodore H. Fleming, Patricia W. Freeman, Lawrence D. Harder, Gareth Jones, Linda F. Lumsden, Gary F. McCracken, Sharon L. Messenger, Bruce D. Patterson, Paul A. Racey, Jens Rydell, Charles E. Rupprecht, Nancy B. Simmons, Jean S. Smith, John R. Speakman, Richard D. Stevens, Elizabeth F. Stockwell, Sharon M. Swartz, Donald W. Thomas, Otto von Helversen, Gerald S. Wilkinson, Michael R. Willig, York Winter
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 0226462072
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 799
Book Description
In recent years researchers have discovered that bats play key roles in many ecosystems as insect predators, seed dispersers, and pollinators. Bats also display astonishing ecological and evolutionary diversity and serve as important models for studies of a wide variety of topics, including food webs, biogeography, and emerging diseases. In Bat Ecology, world-renowned bat scholars present an up-to-date, comprehensive, and authoritative review of this ongoing research. The first part of the book covers the life history and behavioral ecology of bats, from migration to sperm competition and natural selection. The next section focuses on functional ecology, including ecomorphology, feeding, and physiology. In the third section, contributors explore macroecological issues such as the evolution of ecological diversity, range size, and infectious diseases (including rabies) in bats. A final chapter discusses conservation challenges facing these fascinating flying mammals. Bat Ecology is the most comprehensive state-of-the-field collection for scientists and researchers. Contributors: John D. Altringham, Robert M. R. Barclay, Tenley M. Conway, Elizabeth R. Dumont, Peggy Eby, Abigail C. Entwistle, Theodore H. Fleming, Patricia W. Freeman, Lawrence D. Harder, Gareth Jones, Linda F. Lumsden, Gary F. McCracken, Sharon L. Messenger, Bruce D. Patterson, Paul A. Racey, Jens Rydell, Charles E. Rupprecht, Nancy B. Simmons, Jean S. Smith, John R. Speakman, Richard D. Stevens, Elizabeth F. Stockwell, Sharon M. Swartz, Donald W. Thomas, Otto von Helversen, Gerald S. Wilkinson, Michael R. Willig, York Winter
Man-Bat's Sneak Attack!
Author: Matthew K. Manning
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1434296555
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
When the lights go out three college students on a visit to Arkham Asylum find themselves trapped by the vicious Man-Bat.
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1434296555
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
When the lights go out three college students on a visit to Arkham Asylum find themselves trapped by the vicious Man-Bat.
Bats
Author: M. Brock Fenton
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022606526X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
There are more than 1,300 species of bats—or almost a quarter of the world’s mammal species. But before you shrink in fear from these furry “creatures of the night,” consider the bat’s fundamental role in our ecosystem. A single brown bat can eat several thousand insects in a night. Bats also pollinate and disperse the seeds for many of the plants we love, from bananas to mangoes and figs. Bats: A World of Science and Mystery presents these fascinating nocturnal creatures in a new light. Lush, full-color photographs portray bats in flight, feeding, and mating in views that show them in exceptional detail. The photos also take the reader into the roosts of bats, from caves and mines to the tents some bats build out of leaves. A comprehensive guide to what scientists know about the world of bats, the book begins with a look at bats’ origins and evolution. The book goes on to address a host of questions related to flight, diet, habitat, reproduction, and social structure: Why do some bats live alone and others in large colonies? When do bats reproduce and care for their young? How has the ability to fly—unique among mammals—influenced bats’ mating behavior? A chapter on biosonar, or echolocation, takes readers through the system of high-pitched calls bats emit to navigate and catch prey. More than half of the world’s bat species are either in decline or already considered endangered, and the book concludes with suggestions for what we can do to protect these species for future generations to benefit from and enjoy. From the tiny “bumblebee bat”—the world’s smallest mammal—to the Giant Golden-Crowned Flying Fox, whose wingspan exceeds five feet, A Battery of Bats presents a panoramic view of one of the world’s most fascinating yet least-understood species.
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022606526X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
There are more than 1,300 species of bats—or almost a quarter of the world’s mammal species. But before you shrink in fear from these furry “creatures of the night,” consider the bat’s fundamental role in our ecosystem. A single brown bat can eat several thousand insects in a night. Bats also pollinate and disperse the seeds for many of the plants we love, from bananas to mangoes and figs. Bats: A World of Science and Mystery presents these fascinating nocturnal creatures in a new light. Lush, full-color photographs portray bats in flight, feeding, and mating in views that show them in exceptional detail. The photos also take the reader into the roosts of bats, from caves and mines to the tents some bats build out of leaves. A comprehensive guide to what scientists know about the world of bats, the book begins with a look at bats’ origins and evolution. The book goes on to address a host of questions related to flight, diet, habitat, reproduction, and social structure: Why do some bats live alone and others in large colonies? When do bats reproduce and care for their young? How has the ability to fly—unique among mammals—influenced bats’ mating behavior? A chapter on biosonar, or echolocation, takes readers through the system of high-pitched calls bats emit to navigate and catch prey. More than half of the world’s bat species are either in decline or already considered endangered, and the book concludes with suggestions for what we can do to protect these species for future generations to benefit from and enjoy. From the tiny “bumblebee bat”—the world’s smallest mammal—to the Giant Golden-Crowned Flying Fox, whose wingspan exceeds five feet, A Battery of Bats presents a panoramic view of one of the world’s most fascinating yet least-understood species.
Cheats and Deceits
Author: Martin Stevens
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0191017612
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 367
Book Description
In nature, trickery and deception are widespread. Animals and plants mimic other objects or species in the environment for protection, trick other species into rearing their young, lure prey to their death, and deceive potential mates for reproduction. Cuckoos lay eggs carefully matched to their host's own clutch. Harmless butterflies mimic the wing patterning of a poisonous butterfly to avoid being eaten. The deep-sea angler fish hangs a glowing, fleshy lure in front of its mouth to draw the attention of potential prey, while some male fish alter their appearance to look like females in order to sneak past rivals in mating. Some orchids develop the smell of female insects in order to attract pollinators, while carnivorous plants lure insects to their death with colourful displays. In this book, Martin Stevens describes the remarkable range of such adaptations in nature, and considers how they have evolved, and become increasingly perfected as part of an arms race between predator and prey or host and parasite. He explores the work of naturalists and biologists from Alfred Russel Wallace to current research, showing how scientists find ways of testing the impact of particular behaviours and colourings on the animals it is meant to fool, as opposed to our human perceptions. Drawing on a wide range of examples, Stevens considers what deception tells us about the process of evolution and adaptation.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0191017612
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 367
Book Description
In nature, trickery and deception are widespread. Animals and plants mimic other objects or species in the environment for protection, trick other species into rearing their young, lure prey to their death, and deceive potential mates for reproduction. Cuckoos lay eggs carefully matched to their host's own clutch. Harmless butterflies mimic the wing patterning of a poisonous butterfly to avoid being eaten. The deep-sea angler fish hangs a glowing, fleshy lure in front of its mouth to draw the attention of potential prey, while some male fish alter their appearance to look like females in order to sneak past rivals in mating. Some orchids develop the smell of female insects in order to attract pollinators, while carnivorous plants lure insects to their death with colourful displays. In this book, Martin Stevens describes the remarkable range of such adaptations in nature, and considers how they have evolved, and become increasingly perfected as part of an arms race between predator and prey or host and parasite. He explores the work of naturalists and biologists from Alfred Russel Wallace to current research, showing how scientists find ways of testing the impact of particular behaviours and colourings on the animals it is meant to fool, as opposed to our human perceptions. Drawing on a wide range of examples, Stevens considers what deception tells us about the process of evolution and adaptation.
Batman: Comic Chapter Books
Author: Jake Black
Publisher: Batman: Comic Chapter Books
ISBN: 9781496522139
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
Stone Arch Books's ultra-popular DC Super Heroes line of chapter books combines with the comics format in these Hybrid Comics featuring Batman! Avid and reluctant readers alike will gravitate toward this exciting storytelling style: comics fans will be drawn to the twelve pages of comics-style illustrations in each book, while traditional readers will love the fast-paced action that propels them forward from chapter to chapter. Fully approved and endorsed by DC Comics, these innovative bridge comics will appeal to all types of readers. Additionally, each book in the series contains a comics glossary, visual discussion questions, and writing prompts aimed at enhancing visual literacy and improving critical reading skills.
Publisher: Batman: Comic Chapter Books
ISBN: 9781496522139
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
Stone Arch Books's ultra-popular DC Super Heroes line of chapter books combines with the comics format in these Hybrid Comics featuring Batman! Avid and reluctant readers alike will gravitate toward this exciting storytelling style: comics fans will be drawn to the twelve pages of comics-style illustrations in each book, while traditional readers will love the fast-paced action that propels them forward from chapter to chapter. Fully approved and endorsed by DC Comics, these innovative bridge comics will appeal to all types of readers. Additionally, each book in the series contains a comics glossary, visual discussion questions, and writing prompts aimed at enhancing visual literacy and improving critical reading skills.
Skylanders Trap Team Signature Series Strategy Guide
Author: BradyGames
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0744015766
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
The wildly popular Skylanders series returns with the ultimate adventure, featuring the new Trap Master Skylanders and over 40 trappable villains. With Cloudcraker Prison destroyed and Skylands' most notorious villains set free, players must find and capture these evildoers using the magic of Traptanium. Once trapped, the villains' awesome powers can be used to fight for good!
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0744015766
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
The wildly popular Skylanders series returns with the ultimate adventure, featuring the new Trap Master Skylanders and over 40 trappable villains. With Cloudcraker Prison destroyed and Skylands' most notorious villains set free, players must find and capture these evildoers using the magic of Traptanium. Once trapped, the villains' awesome powers can be used to fight for good!
New Realities 3
Author: Adam Drake
Publisher: Adam Drake
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
Here are the next installments for two exciting series dealing with people caught in terrifying new realities. Kingdom Level Three (Kingdom Series Book 3) What is a king without a kingdom? When every citizen of Anika suddenly vanishes without a trace, Rob finds himself completely alone in his little kingdom. He must locate his people and quick, or risk losing even more. Armed only with low level skills and crummy gear he must travel into the Western Mountains where troglodytes skulk in dark tunnels and dragons rule the sky. But there's one vital weapon he needs to help in his quest, and it will take a tremendous act of courage to acquire. Magic. Blackout: Part 3 of 3 The nightmare begins. In one fell swoop, civilization is changed forever. No one is unaffected, few are prepared. Some become survivors, others - easy prey. Only the strong, and crazy, will survive. Through the blood and chaos, civilization will be permanently transformed. And it all begins with one terrifying moment, when the lights go out and never come back on. Blackout. litrpg, fantasy, gamelit, rpg, cyberpunk, series, action, adventure, video games, mmo, role playing games, vr, virtual reality, thriller, wuxia, cultivation, science fiction, bundle, collection, omnibus, dystopian, post apocalyptic, horror, adventure, action, series, survivor, bunker, emp, thriller
Publisher: Adam Drake
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
Here are the next installments for two exciting series dealing with people caught in terrifying new realities. Kingdom Level Three (Kingdom Series Book 3) What is a king without a kingdom? When every citizen of Anika suddenly vanishes without a trace, Rob finds himself completely alone in his little kingdom. He must locate his people and quick, or risk losing even more. Armed only with low level skills and crummy gear he must travel into the Western Mountains where troglodytes skulk in dark tunnels and dragons rule the sky. But there's one vital weapon he needs to help in his quest, and it will take a tremendous act of courage to acquire. Magic. Blackout: Part 3 of 3 The nightmare begins. In one fell swoop, civilization is changed forever. No one is unaffected, few are prepared. Some become survivors, others - easy prey. Only the strong, and crazy, will survive. Through the blood and chaos, civilization will be permanently transformed. And it all begins with one terrifying moment, when the lights go out and never come back on. Blackout. litrpg, fantasy, gamelit, rpg, cyberpunk, series, action, adventure, video games, mmo, role playing games, vr, virtual reality, thriller, wuxia, cultivation, science fiction, bundle, collection, omnibus, dystopian, post apocalyptic, horror, adventure, action, series, survivor, bunker, emp, thriller