Bats in the Night
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Bats in the Night

Bats are mammals that come out at night. They sleep during the day, often in caves or trees. Bats use their ears more than their eyes to find food. They make high-pitched sounds that bounce off objects. This helps them know where things are, even in the dark! Most bats eat insects, but some eat fruit or nectar from flowers. Bats have wings made of skin stretched between their fingers. This allows them to fly and catch food in the air. Bats are important because they help control insect populations and pollinate plants.
Comprehension quiz (4 questions)
1. What kind of animal is a bat?
2. How do bats find food in the dark?
3. What do most bats eat?
4. Why are bats important?
Common Core standards for Bats in the Night
Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.
Explain events, procedures, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text, including what happened and why, based on specific information in the text.
Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words or phrases in a text relevant to a grade 4 topic or subject area.
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