"Discover why BATS are important to our world in this photo-filled nonfiction book for budding young scientists. Does the spooky image of a bat scare you? These unusual mammals are good for much more than a fright. Bats help pollinate plants. They help keep pests away from crops. And the echolocation they use to find their way around has taught us a lot about navigation. With eye-catching photos, quick facts, and beyond-the-book back matter, Why Do...

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

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.

Simple text and photographs depict the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats of different kinds of bats, as well as various myths about this flying mammal.

An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of bats.

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

Relates information about the life, habits, and natural history of bats.