Bats in Trouble Contributor(s): McDowell, Pamela (Author), Charko, Kasia (Illustrator) |
|
ISBN: 1459814037 ISBN-13: 9781459814035 Publisher: Orca Book Publishers OUR PRICE: $6.26 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Nocturnal - Juvenile Fiction | Readers - Chapter Books - Juvenile Fiction | Lifestyles - Farm Life & Ranch Life |
Dewey: FIC |
LCCN: 2017933012 |
Lexile Measure: 620 |
Series: Orca Echoes |
Physical Information: 0.3" H x 5.2" W x 7.4" (0.22 lbs) 96 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Cricket McKay and her best friend, Shilo, are enjoying the last few weeks of summer vacation when they discover that something is killing bats around Grandpa McKay's farm. Could the new wind turbines be the cause? The kids do some detective work and then jump into action coming up with a plan to save the bats. Bats in Trouble is the third book featuring animal-activist Cricket MacKay, following Ospreys in Danger and Salamander Rescue. |
Contributor Bio(s): Charko, Kasia: - Working in watercolor and colored pencil, Kasia Charko creates detailed, colorful paintings that bring period, place and character to life. Born and educated in England, Kasia lives in Alton, Ontario, with her family of animals.McDowell, Pamela: - Pamela McDowell's first career was in education, teaching junior high and high school. She began writing when she left teaching and has now written more than fifty nonfiction books for children. Pamela grew up in Alberta and enjoys writing about the diverse animals and habitats of her home province. Pamela lives in Calgary with her husband, two kids and an Australian shepherd. |