An introduction to the life and behavior of bats.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats of different kinds of bats.

Bats: An Illustrated Guide to All Species explores bats and their fundamental role in our ecosystems through lavish full-color photographs and lively narrative. From the Giant Golden Crowned Flying Fox, a megabat with a wingspan of more than five feet, to the aptly named Bumblebee Bat, the world's smallest mammal, the number and diversity of bat species have proven to be both rich and underestimated. Nocturnal, fast-flying, and secretive, bats are...

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

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

"Chronicles the early life of an orphaned Mexican free-tailed bat, from its birth to its adoption by a new mother. Includes back matter about bats"--Provided by publisher.

Littlebat loves to listen to the stories being told below the attic where he sleeps, but he has to wait until just the right time to get close enough to hear them better.

Readers learn about the bat, its anatomy, special skills, habitats, and diet.