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"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,...

Earth is home to millions of fascinating creatures! Start discovering them with Animal Kingdom. This exciting series explores amazing animal species from all over the world. Each book takes you on a thrilling animal adventure to meet a special creature. Discover what each animal looks like, wher it lives, how it survives, and much more.

"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...

Presents three true stories about caring humans who saved a blind tiger, an albino bat, and a trio of down-on-their-luck monkeys.

"During the day, most bats sleep hanging from caves or trees. At night, bats come alive, navigating with their ears, hunting bugs, and flying through the dark. Beginning readers hone their phonics skills while learning all about bats and their nighttime routines. As readers practice decoding words with the long vowel patterns y and igh, they gain science knowledge. Every Stairway Decodables nonfiction book combines multiple aspects of the Science...

An introduction to the life and behavior of bats.

"There's more to bats than meets the eye! Some bats are hairless. Others have giant ears. Besides their fascinating physical features, bats play an important role in the world's ecosystems. Young readers will dispel misconceptions about these night-time fliers and find out why their conservation is so important. Dynamic photos, activities, and engaging narrative shine a light on these mysterious and misunderstood mammals"-- Provided by publisher.

Describes the habitat, behaviors, life cycle, and physical characteristics of flying fox bats.