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christajls's review against another edition
4.0
This is the second volume of the Science Comics series that I've read (the other being Flying Machines) and this was much better. The narrative structure was much more engaging. Felt like I was reading the story of Little Brown Bat with some extra facts sprinkled in, rather than just an illustrated chapter of a textbook. I think this would be a great comic for kids to help them learn about the different kinds of bats and the important role they have in our world.
rdyourbookcase's review against another edition
3.0
"Science Comes: Bats” was interesting and entertaining. It had plenty of facts while also having a story. Kids will enjoy the art and the humor.
droar's review against another edition
5.0
A very cute and information nonfiction graphic on bats for kids and teens . I really enjoy the colors and art style here & I think Koch does a good job of mixing the little story with the purely informational sections. I learned some cool stuff about bats & looked at something pretty so I have nothing bad to say. I'm certainly more interested in picking up the rest of the Science Comics series after reading this book.
emeraldreverie's review against another edition
4.0
Another great entry in Science Comics. Fun and charming. Great art. Approachable framing device. Fantastic colors.
jessalynn_librarian's review against another edition
4.0
October 2020 - a mix of factual panels and a story from a little brown bat's point of view. He's injured by a human, goes to a rehabilitation center, and learns all about other kinds of bats. Ben is really into bats, so he was really into both parts of the book.
scostner's review against another edition
4.0
I admit it, I have a soft spot for little brown bats. They are native to the Great Smoky Mountains here in East Tennessee, so I was happy to see one as the principal character in Bats: Learning to Fly. Lil Brown, as we come to know him, is lost and finds himself in the desert, then in the care of a vet. While recuperating, he meets bats of many types and learns more about them. As Lil Brown learns, so do the readers. We find out that different bats eat different things, why they hang upside down, and what humans can do to help protect them. Dangers like deforestation, white nose syndrome, and loss of food sources are all covered.
The unique way that Science Comics present information by having a storyline going in some panels and factual information shown in others really works for readers that are visually literate. They can read along in the story's narrative, then dip into the extra details when they are ready for them. Some might choose to read the entire story, then go back for facts about how and what bats eat, or the various species and their habitats. Others might prefer to read the nonfiction content as it appears alongside the story, explaining more of what is happening to Lil Brown and the other bats.
The back matter has lots of handy information like how to build bat houses, ideas for volunteering or careers (if you would like to work with bats), a glossary, diagrams, and suggestions for further reading. A great addition to a library or classroom, and for use in lessons on bats, nocturnal animals, or animal adaptations.
The unique way that Science Comics present information by having a storyline going in some panels and factual information shown in others really works for readers that are visually literate. They can read along in the story's narrative, then dip into the extra details when they are ready for them. Some might choose to read the entire story, then go back for facts about how and what bats eat, or the various species and their habitats. Others might prefer to read the nonfiction content as it appears alongside the story, explaining more of what is happening to Lil Brown and the other bats.
The back matter has lots of handy information like how to build bat houses, ideas for volunteering or careers (if you would like to work with bats), a glossary, diagrams, and suggestions for further reading. A great addition to a library or classroom, and for use in lessons on bats, nocturnal animals, or animal adaptations.
decafjess's review against another edition
3.0
This graphic non-fiction is jam-packed with information about bats, and kids who love bats may enjoy the book. However, despite being a bat enthusiast myself, I struggled to get through it, because it was not holding my attention. It took a few tries.
This is difficult to rate. 5 stars for tons of bat info. 1 star for excitement. So... 3 stars? A good, dry book about bats.
I received this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is difficult to rate. 5 stars for tons of bat info. 1 star for excitement. So... 3 stars? A good, dry book about bats.
I received this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
ederwin's review
4.0
My library is finally back open, for pickup at the door only. And my first library book is.... a kids comic about bats! Quite fun really, and I learned a bit. I hadn't realized some flying foxes have a 6-foot wingspan (perfect for social distancing). Some bats can actually catch and eat fish! Neato!
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