Bats in the Dark
Earth's only flying mammal is one of the animals most associated with the night. This book covers everything from how echolocation works to whether bats really have a taste for blood.
* Reviews *
Series Review: Creatures of the Night"Gonzales features animals that readers might be familiar with but rarely get a chance to see. Basic details are complemented by eclectic trivia, such as the fact that bats sleep hanging upside down and that only male crickets chirp. Each volume concludes with a defense of the animal (for they are not all lovable) and why it is vital to humans. The layout is attractive, with easy-to-read text and eye-catching photography..."
--Kara Schaff Dean, Walpole Public Library, MA, School Library Journal
