Bored with another normal, inky evening, bats discover an open library window and fly in to enjoy the photocopier, water fountain, and especially the books and stories found there.

"In this illuminating introduction to the world of bats, Tony Hutson reveals the secrets of these extraordinary creatures. Beginning with their anatomy, Hutson explores how bats' unique characteristics have enabled them to evolve to fill a wide variety of habitats and niches. He examines their different life cycles, dietary strategies, migration patterns, and unique feats of echolocation. And he also discusses their predators, parasites, the man-made...

When Freddy falls out of a tree and breaks his arm, he finds inspiration for his oral report on nocturnal animals.

Biggety the bat searches for a meal and watches the cuckoo, the alligator, and the sea turtle munch on their favorite foods, but none of them are what Biggety likes to eat.

Two teams of bats play an exciting nighttime baseball game.

The Mexican free-tailed bat is one of the most abundant mammals in North America. Outside of San Antonio, Texas there is a cave that is home to over 40 million of these bats. Roosting in large numbers in relatively few areas makes them especially vulnerable to human disturbance and habitat destruction. Documented declines at some roosts are cause for concern because there is a delicate balance in the ecosystem that depends on the bats. There is also...