Bo, a Mexican free-tailed bat, journeys across Texas to teach young readers about the important role bats play in Texas ecology and describes the thirty-two different types of bats that make their home in the Lone Star State.

On Halloween, when the goblins and witches are having a ball, who is the scariest of them all? Batty Bat, just look and see. Bat takes Spider for a flight; but Spider is afraid of heights. Bat in a sheet makes a ghostly sight; poor Mouse gets alarmed and runs in fright. Proud Batty Bat knows he’s the best all right-he’s the king of Halloween night.

Ms. Frizzle and her class explore the work of bats.

Do you want your bulletin boards to get noticed? This invaluable guide will get you through several years of attention-grabbing bulletin boards! With step-by-step instructions for creating 72 illustrated, three-dimensional bulletin boards, this book is a gold mine for every educator and librarian! Many boards are adaptable to any grade level, and 36 reproducible patterns offer help for making many of the props featured in the book. The displays demonstrate year-round ideas, seasonal themes, holidays, and events. The displays can easily be altered to fit space restrictions, materials, and other needs. A must-have resource!

Did you know that bats are some of nature's best friends? Learn about how they help support a healthy environment and benefit people. In addition, readers will uncover how bats are being threatened and what can be done to protect them. This colorful title includes sidebars, glossary, index, and activity about how readers can nurture nature.