32 p. A contemporary creation myth. The Mother of All Things creates darkness, and nocturnal animals complain. Bats help tear holes in the curtain of night, revealing the moon and millions of stars. Sure to delight young readers. It is organized by subject, covering echolocation, feeding and roosting behavior, conservation, economics, folklore, and much more.
Scientific terminology is defined in the text for lay readers.
Wilson's book is accessible to all levels of readers. With over 130 dramatic color photos by Merlin Tuttle, this thorough treatise on bats is also an attractive gift or display book. Includes a 20-page chart of 925 bat species with the conservation status of each. By Ronald M. Nowak. The most comprehensive world bat guide, covering taxonomy, distribution, natural history, and physiology.