Books in Fun File S. series

Facts about how bats see in the dark, if bats really drink blood, which type of bat can eat up to 1,000 mosquitoes in an hour, which bat has a tongue longer than its body, and many more will be found inside this book of fun facts about bats. This bat guidebook proves bats arent as creepy as many people think. Readers are sure to enjoy the up-close images of bats in the wild.

Sharks are one of natures fiercest predators. Sharks also dont have any bones, and they can lose up to 30,000 teeth in a lifetime. Sharks have to keep swimming all the time in order to keep breathing. Inside this book, readers will discover these and many more fun sharks facts. Amazing photographs of natures deadliest creatures in the wild are sure to thrill readers of all ages.

In recent years, scholars have taken a closer look at the women of the ancient world and found poets, landowners, athletes, and morenot just wives. However, for most women, their household was their domain and their husband their master. Readers learn about both perspectives in an engaging format of fun facts, as well as about famous women in power, important goddesses, and many other interesting details of the time period. Historical images of women in ancient Greece and Rome and full-color photographs of the places they lived enhance curriculum-supporting content and graphic organizers that further explore important concepts.

Many people know that some Native American tribes are matrilineal. That means that historically, women had power in governance and some control in her home life. For the European patriarchs that came to North America, that was quite a shock! Through short, surprising, and often amusing facts, readers learn the role of Native American women in their tribes. Including tribes from across North America, the main content emphasizes their daily lives, clothing, and marriage customs, and introduces important female figures in history. A colorful layout and full-color photographs showcase the power of the Native American woman, a power that still resonates today.

Pioneer women faced hard winters, few supplies, and loneliness once they settled on the American frontierand that doesnt even account for the months-long journey to their new home! During the mid-1800s, hundreds of thousands of Americans moved west as the United States expanded. From the women settling in Ohio to those striking out on their own during the California gold rush, pioneer women were a strong, courageous group. In this volume, readers encounter fun, surprising facts about pioneer womens unique place in history. Historical images enhance this fun spin on an often overlooked era of womens history.

Penguins have wings but cant fly. Theyre excellent swimmers, and they live where its very cold. However, penguins ancient relatives were very different. They had feathers and could fly. Some ancient penguins were even about 6 feet tall. Readers will find these fun facts and many more inside this volume. Accompanying the text are fun, captivating photographs of penguins in their natural habitats.