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

Discusses the physiology and behavior of this mammal as well as the fears, misconceptions, and superstitions which have given it a bad reputation.

Describes the life cycle, physical characteristics, and habits of the little brown bat, one of the most widespread bats in North America.

Simple text and illustrations introduce the endangered bumblebee bat of Thailand.

Hilarious illustrated nonfiction about bats perfect for beginning readers. Conversational text and silly illustrations will have you up all night reading about the only flying mammal on Earth! Fast bat facts: Distinctive trait: The only flying mammal Diet: Insects, fruit and even animal blood Special talent: Sleeping upside down The Bat covers habitat (bats live everywhere except Antarctica!), species (there are over 1,200 kinds of bats), echolocation,...

Dusk, the world's first bat, must lead his colony to safety in a time of changing species.

When the weather warms up, bats take advantage of an empty theater to stage a concert.

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

When the adorable fruit bat Stellaluna is separated from her mother, she is adopted by a family of birds, but soon finds that she just can't fit in. Her playmates like to sleep at night; she wants to fly. They whistle and sing; she doesn't even have a beak! But just when it seems like she'll always be an outsider, Stellaluna makes an amazing discovery. Now she'll learn to cherish the things that make her different from everyone else. And she'll see...

Little Bat always goes to sleep at the end of the night. But what if he stayed up all day? He's excited to see how everything looks in the sun! It turns out the world is a much different place during the day, when Little Bat is normally sleeping. It's hot, bright, and noisy. Luckily, Rusty the Squirrel is willing to show Little Bat around. But when these new, fast friends separate at the end of the day, how will they stay in touch when one is usually...