Victor Haen Elementary School Library: Second Grade

When nighttime comes, bats fly out of trees, caves, and barns to begin their hunt. Some make high-pitched calls, and then they wait and listen. Echoes will lead them to their prey!

Simple text and photographs introduce the nighttime world of bats, including their behavior, habitat, and diet.

What if you were a bat and found food by using your ears? Brown bats use echoes to determine the location and size of their prey.

Flying foxes aren't really foxes--they're bats. Some can have a 6-foot wingspan! Inside this volume, vibrant photographs of these awesome animals allow readers to get up close and personal with flying foxes in the wild.

Did you know a vampire bat feeds on blood? Read to learn about the vampire bat's diet and other facts about this mammal.