Melissa Stewart and 1 more

Did you know that almost a third of the world's 1,300 species of bats are in serious trouble?Chased from their caves and forests, sickened by cave-dwelling fungi, and swept from the skies by wind turbines, bats have no place to hide.

And human actions often contribute to the problems.

How can we help ensure that there will be a safe place for bats? In simple yet compelling language, acclaimed science writer Melissa Stewart showcases twelve types of North American bats, from the familiar little brown bat to the Mexican free-tailed bat.

Her clear narrative shows the threats these bats face, and informative sidebars describe a variety of efforts to save them.