Introduces bats, describing their habitats, physical characteristics, and behavior.

"How does a tree become a baseball bat? Photos and straightforward text will take young readers through the process step by step."--

Presents a miscellany of facts about bats.

An innovative full-color work about bats biology, habits, and history, and the bat conservation efforts of young people around the world.

Examines the ecosystems that support the survival of bats as well as efforts to save the mammals, introducing readers to ways human action or inaction can affect bat populations.

"Readers will dive along with an underwater spider and also discover why caterpillars need an emergency whistle, how moths talk back to bats, that zombie beetles really exist, and what makes cockroaches so hard to catch. Primary sources include interviews with the scientists and original photos. Simple yet detailed language makes complicated scientific ideas easy to understand. A hands-on activity allows students to take on the role of scientist and...

"Blind, bloodsucking creatures that fly through the night air--is that what bats really are? In fact, bats are gentle, intelligent, and extremely useful to humans. Learn how these flying mammals communicate, what they eat, where they live, and more. By the time you finish reading, you might even be excited by the idea of encountering one!"--Provided by the publisher.

"Jojo is prepping for an exciting night; it's time for the bat count! Bats have always been a welcome presence during the summers in the family barn. But over the years, the numbers have dwindled as many bats in the area caught white-nose syndrome. Jojo and her family count the bats and send the numbers to scientists who study bats, to see if the bat population can recover. On a summer evening, the family quietly makes their way to the lawn to watch...