Stellaluna by Jannell Cannon is a wonderful story of friendship and acceptance that entertains while developing an appreciation for bats. See below for links to sites that provide additional bat-related literature. The hoary bat is found in all 48 states shown on this map. But there are parts of just one state on the map where that bat can't be found. Each group can focus on a different bat-related episode of the popular series.
Tape record their broadcasts.
Scripts for five episodes are available online. They include Bat Talk , The Bats and the Bees , Echolocation , Vampire Bats , and Urban Bat Colony . Students might do this activity individually or in small groups. Invite students to use library and Internet resources to collect a list of interesting bat facts. Create a class list of amazing bat facts.