Describes, through pictures and text, bats and their habitats. Includes games and activities.

An introduction to the life and behavior of bats.

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...

Describes different kinds of bats, their physical characteristics, habits and behavior, and efforts to protect them.

Provides a general overview of bats, including descriptions of fifteen species, information about why many people fear them, and a discussion of efforts to preserve bat populations.

Text and photographs introduce amazing members of the bat world, including the Indian fruit bat, the Noctule, and the common vampire bat.

Simple text and illustrations depict the lives of bats in their natural setting describing how they feed, defend themselves, and breed.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces bats to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--

"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to bats through simple, predictable text and related photos"--

Simple questions and answers introduce the physical characteristics, hehavior, habitat, and life cycle of bats