Murciélagos - (Cómics de Ciencia) by Falynn Koch (Paperback)

About the Book

In Bats, we follow a little brown bat whose wing is injured by humans on a nature hike. He is taken to a bat rehabilitation center where he meets many different species of bats. They teach him how they fly, what they eat, and where they like to live --

Book Synopsis

Un pequeño murciélago marrón se pierde en el desierto de Sonora, y mientras busca insectos que comer se encuentra con unos humanos asustadizos que le rompen un ala. Así, este mamífero termina en un hospital de murciélagos donde conocerá a muchos primos suyos. Se sorprenderá al descubrir que unos liban néctar, algunos comen fruta, otros insectos o peces. De especie en especie Pequeño Marrón se dará cuenta de que cada grupo de murciélagos es importante para su ecosistema, pues ayudan a polinizar flores, dispersar semillas o controlar plagas. Además, aprenderá cómo ha evolucionado la relación entre los murciélagos y los humanos y ayudará a los jóvenes lectores a perderles el miedo y apreciar a estas extraordinarias criaturas.

A little brown bat gets lost in the Sonora desert. While looking for insects to eat, he encounters some frightened humans who break one of his wings. He ends up in a bat hospital, where he meets a whole bunch of his cousins. He's surprised to find that some sip nectar, some eat fruit, and others enjoy insects or fish. He comes to realize that each group of bats is important in their ecosystem, as they help pollinate flowers, disperse seeds, and control disease. Then, he'll learn how relationships between bats and humans have evolved, helping young readers lose their fear of these extraordinary animals.

About the Author

Falynn Koch is an author, illustrator, and former food truck operator.