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64 pp.
| Watts |
January, 1998 |
LibraryISBN 0-531-20342-5
(4)
4-6First Book series.
'Bats' covers physiology, behavior, and habitats of various types of bats and discusses ongoing conservation efforts. In a more choppy text, 'Apes' begins with a brief discussion of evolution, moves on to introduce different members of the great ape family, and concludes with a chapter on threats to these mammals. Both books, illustrated with full-color photos, are adequate overviews of their popular subjects. Bib., glos., ind.