A detailed chronology of developmental milestones drives this life study of bats, including their habitats, physical features, and conservation measures taken to protect these flying mammals.

In Bat Pups, emergent readers learn what baby bats look like and how they live and grow up in the Outback. Carefully crafted text, high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references support emergent readers.

At Van Helsing Academy, Bram meets other monstrous outcasts like him, but they need to learn how to use their supernatural powers fast because the Dark Ones have returned, and they’re trying to resurrect Count Dracula to conquer the world. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Chapter Books is an imprint of Spotlight, a division of ABDO.

In this action-packed early chapter book, Bat-Mite spells big trouble for the Bat-Family! When Batman and Robin head out to stop a jewelry store thief in Gotham City, they leave their faithful canine companion, Ace, behind. But things take an unexpected turn when the mischievous Bat-Mite shows up in the Batcave, granting the Bat-Hound incredible superpowers! Suddenly, Ace soars into action, joining the Dynamic Duo on a high-stakes chase. Will the Bat-Family capture the crook, or will Gotham's newest superhero face some paw-sitively surprising obstacles? With its easy-to-read text and full-color illustrations, this wholesome early chapter book is a perfect choice for young superhero fans—and the entire family! More Bat-Family Adventures! Catwoman’s Kitty Caper Gorilla Grodd’s Animal Attack Killer Croc's Powerful Potion

Bats have wings, but do cats? No, of course not! In this entertaining book designed to both instruct and delight, young audiences encounter actual animal traits paired with impossible ones. Or what if they’re not all far-fetched?

In this title, early fluent readers follow Benito, a lesser long-nosed bat, as he embarks on his nightly pollination journey with his colony in the desert. Read along as Benito flies around searching for flowers that bloom at night, drinks nectar, and returns to his cave as the sun rises. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience.

It’s an exciting day at the ballpark! Stairway Decodables is a supplemental phonics resource that’s perfect for supporting small group instruction, independent reading, or reading practice at home. This title provides practice in decoding words with a short a vowel sound.

Biggety Bat is back--and on a search for his supper! "Hot diggety!" said Biggety. "Supper for sea turtle, but. . .what about me?" Biggety Bat is hungry -- and looking for his supper. The swamp he explores is full of animals chowing down: frogs, cuckoo birds, sea turtles, and more. But what will Biggety find to eat? Author Ann Ingalls blends lyrical text with real-life information about a Florida mangrove swamp. Readers will love discovering the eating habits of the animals who live in this unique habitat.

Four members of the Bat-Family—Batman, Robin, Batgirl, and Batwoman—take on Killer Croc in this action-packed early chapter book. There’s a BIG problem in Gotham City. . . . Killer Croc has stolen a growth potion from a local laboratory, and now the giant-sized villain is on the loose! To stop the rampaging reptile, Batman teams up with members of the Bat-Family—Robin, Batgirl, and Batwoman! Can this crew of crusaders stop Croc, or will the two-ton crook crush these crime fighters? Find out in this must-read installment of Bat-Family Adventures! With easy-to-read text and full-color illustrations, this exhilarating series is perfect for young superhero fans—and their entire family! More Bat-Family Adventures! Bat-Mite in the Batcave Catwoman’s Kitty Caper Gorilla Grodd’s Animal Attack

The Dynamic Duo team up with Batgirl in this action-packed early chapter book. Someone has stolen a litter of rare cats from a Gotham City pet store! Batman and Robin team up with Batgirl to solve the case. But before the cat burglar is captured, another valuable item goes missing: a cat-themed painting from the Gotham Museum of Art. Can the Bat-Family put a stop to these kitty capers, or are the Caped Crusaders up against the purr-fect crimes? Find out in this must-read installment of Bat-Family Adventures. With easy-to-read text and full-color illustrations, this exhilarating series is perfect for young superhero fans—and their entire family! More Bat-Family Adventures! Bat-Mite in the Batcave Gorilla Grodd’s Animal Attack Killer Croc’s Powerful Potion

Zack Jones is a whiz when it comes to playing defense in the outfield. But when it comes to hitting a baseball, his batting skills come up short. Luckily, his friend Jamie has an incredible virtual reality system that helps him train to improve his batting game. But when the VR system goes up in smoke, Zack loses his confidence and isn't sure he can perform at the plate when his team needs him. Will Zack find faith in himself and keep his bat powered up when the game is on the line?

Nightwing joins Batman and Robin in a wild adventure against Gorilla Grodd in this exciting early chapter book. When the animals escape Gotham City Zoo, Batman calls on Robin and Nightwing for backup. Turns out, the runaway beasts are under the mind-control powers of the evil Gorilla Grodd! Can the Bat-Family quickly corral this animal attack, or are the Caped Crusaders in for a wild ride? With easy-to-read text and full-color illustrations, this exhilarating series is a must-read for young superhero fans and the entire family! More Bat-Family Adventures! Bat-Mite in the Batcave Catwoman’s Kitty Caper Killer Croc's Powerful Potion

Going to a baseball game? Don't expect the teams to care about a rookie's first home run. But do watch for Bryce Harper's bat tapping ritual each time he's up for bat. But first, slide into the ins and outs of good fun and good luck in baseball. With engaging text and striking photos, this book will delight young sports fan with some of the best and weirdest practices on the field and in the stands.

Body swoops low ... Thin wings flap ... Meet the bat! Brimming with vivid photos and scientific facts, Bats treats middle-grade researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive profile of this marvelous flying mammal. It covers zoology topics such as anatomy, diet, habitat, and life cycle, as well as species conservation efforts and the animal's relationship with humans throughout history. Sidebars, a range map, and a glossary support the main text, while an ancient Aztec creation story about the bat adds a cross-curricular cultural layer to the title.

Knocked from her mother’s safe embrace by an attacking owl, Stellaluna lands headfirst in a bird’s nest. This adorable baby fruit bat’s world is literally turned upside down when she is adopted by the occupants of the nest and adapts to their peculiar bird habits. Two pages of notes at the end of the story provide factual information about bats. “Delightful and informative but never didactic; a splendid debut.”--Kirkus Reviews Amazon.com Review Baby bat Stellaluna's life is flitting along right on schedule--until an owl attacks her mother one night, knocking the bewildered batlet out of her mother's loving grasp. The tiny bat is lucky enough to land in a nest of baby birds, but her whole world has just turned upside down. Literally. Stellaluna's adoptive bird mom accepts her into her nest, but only on the condition that Stellaluna will act like a bird, not a bat. Soon Stellaluna has learned to behave like a good bird should--she quits hanging by her feet and starts eating bugs. But when she finally has an opportunity to show her bird siblings what life as a bat is like, all of them are confounded. "How can we be so different and feel so much alike?" one asks. "And how can we feel so different and be so much alike?" asks another. "I agree," Stellaluna responds. "But we're friends. And that's a fact." Anyone who has ever been asked to be someone they're not will understand the conflicts--and possibilities--Stellaluna faces. This gorgeously illustrated book is sure to be an all-time favorite with readers, whether they've left the nest or not. (Click to see a sample spread. Illustration from Stellaluna, © 1993 by Janell Cannon, reproduced by permission of Harcourt Brace & Company) (Ages 4 to 8) --Emilie Coulter --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. From Kirkus Reviews Attacked by an owl, Stellaluna (a fruit bat) is separated from her mother and taken in by a bird and her nestlings. Dutifully, she tries to accommodate--she eats insects, hangs head up, and sleeps at night, as Mama Bird says she must--but once Stellaluna learns to fly, it's a huge relief when her own mother finds her and explains that the behavior that comes naturally is appropriate to her species. With a warm, nicely honed narration, Cannon strikes just the right balance between accurate portrayal of the bats and the fantasy that dramatizes their characteristics. Her illustrations, in luminous acrylics and color pencils, are exquisite. The appealingly furry, wide-eyed, fawn-colored bats have both scientific precision and real character; they're displayed against intense skies or the soft browns and greens of the woodland in spare, beautifully constructed (occasionally even humorous) compositions. Delightful and informative but never didactic: a splendid debut. (Picture book. 4-8) -- Copyright ©1993, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. Review "Knocked from her mothers safe embrace by an attacking owl, Stellaluna lands headfirst in a birds nest. This adorable baby fruit bats world is literally turned upside down when she is adopted by the occupants of the nest and adapts to their peculiar bird habits. Two pages of notes at the end of the story provide factual information about bats. Delightful and informative but never didactic; a splendid debut." (Kirkus Reviews ) Read aloud or recommend Stellaluna for fictional perspectives on bats. In this tale, which concludes with two pages of facts about the flying mammals, a baby fruit bat is adopted by birds. (Children's Literature ) --

Body swoops low ... Thin wings flap ... Meet the bat! Brimming with vivid photos and scientific facts, Bats treats middle-grade researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive profile of this marvelous flying mammal. Translated into North American Spanish, it covers zoology topics such as anatomy, diet, habitat, and life cycle, as well as species conservation efforts and the animal's relationship with humans throughout history. Sidebars, a range map, and a glossary support the main text, while an ancient Aztec creation story about the bat adds a cross-curricular cultural layer to the title.

Bald eagles, bees, and bats all fly. But a bee is an insect. A bat is a mammal. And a bald eagle is a bird! Why are these animals sorted into different groups? Let’s investigate animal classification!