Laurence Pringle is a recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Prize from the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He lives in West Nyack, New York.Meryl Henderson has illustrated numerous books for children, including Bats! Stange and Wonderful, and other books in the Strange and Wonderful series. She lives in upstate New York.

"[A] clearly written, informative introduction." —Booklist"This smoothly written, beautifully illustrated title will fill a gap in most collections."—School Library Journal★ "Even though the format is aimed toward younger readers, the depth of information would make it an appropriate source for older readers in search of research material. The beautiful illustrations would also make this book feasible as an informative read-aloud." —Library Media Connection, starred review

Laurence Pringle is a recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Prize from the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He lives in West Nyack, New York.Meryl Henderson has illustrated numerous books for children, including Bats! Stange and Wonderful, and other books in the Strange and Wonderful series. She lives in upstate New York.

"[A] clearly written, informative introduction." —Booklist"This smoothly written, beautifully illustrated title will fill a gap in most collections."—School Library Journal★ "Even though the format is aimed toward younger readers, the depth of information would make it an appropriate source for older readers in search of research material. The beautiful illustrations would also make this book feasible as an informative read-aloud." —Library Media Connection, starred review

Laurence Pringle is a recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Prize from the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He lives in West Nyack, New York.Meryl Henderson has illustrated numerous books for children, including Bats! Stange and Wonderful, and other books in the Strange and Wonderful series. She lives in upstate New York.

"[A] clearly written, informative introduction." —Booklist"This smoothly written, beautifully illustrated title will fill a gap in most collections."—School Library Journal★ "Even though the format is aimed toward younger readers, the depth of information would make it an appropriate source for older readers in search of research material. The beautiful illustrations would also make this book feasible as an informative read-aloud." —Library Media Connection, starred review