International Bat Night

"How does being big help one kind of bat? How does being small help another kind of bat? Why do special features like a long nose or big ears make all the difference in a bat's life--even help it survive? Find the answers to these and many other questions about bats of all sizes. Stunning photographs from around the world invite you to investigate up close."--

Bored with another normal, inky evening, bats discover an open library window and fly in to enjoy the photocopier, water fountain, and especially the books and stories found there.

Provides basic facts about the behavior of bats and describes how they benefit the environment.

After she falls headfirst into a bird's nest, a baby bat is raised like a bird until she is reunited with her mother.

Take an amazing journey through the upside-down world of bats with Charlotte Milner's The Bat Book. Bright, bold, and beautiful illustrations accompany fascinating facts about these furry flying mammals and their importance to the world we live in. From the way they fly, to how they communicate with each other, how they hunt, and why they sleep upside-down, each of the world's 1,300 types of bat is unique and utterly fascinating. Bats are also incredibly...

They live in spooky caves, in forests, even in the dark reaches of ordinary attics and bridges. They flock by the hundreds, and they sleep while hanging upside down! In this beautifully photographed Level 2 Reader, kids learn about one of the most interesting creatures around-and discover the bat's unique place in the wild and in the world. The high-interest topic, expertly written text, and bonus learning activity lay the groundwork for a successful

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"A sweet, fun, and informative picture book about bat echolocation for kids 3-7. Written by a scientist who works with bats in his everyday life! It's time for Fiona the fruit bat to take her very first flight, but she's scared. How will she fly when she can't see in the dark? Mama just says, “listen.” But how will listening help her to see? Then she hears a mysterious sound from deep in her cave. To find out what's making that noise--and to finally...

Simple text and photographs briefly introduce learning readers to some of the unique physical characteristics, behavior, diet, life cycle, and habitat of brown bats. Includes a glossary.

A cherry-loving bat warns the reader to stay away from his favorite treat.