Daft Bat
Other animals don’t understand Bat’s point of view. By Willis, age 5-7, 2007, 32pp, hb. $16.95
Bat Loves the Night (With CD)
Follow a bat through the night. CD includes story-time listening and read-along readings plus an “All About Pipistrelle Bats” information track. Age 5-8. By Davies, 2008, 32pp. $8.99
Underground
Fictional novel of Stephen Bishop, his exploration of Mammoth and the slave trade of the period. Well researched. For young adults, By Jean Ferris, 2007, 168pp, hb, $16.00
The Secret of Priest's Grotto
The remarkable story of survival by Jewish families in a cave in the Ukraine. Although this is presented as a children's book, we consider it a book for everyone interested in history or human survival. Highly reccommended by the Speleobooks staff. By Peter Lane Taylor and Christos Nicola, Grade 5 up, 2007, Hb $18.95, pb $8.95
Hello, Bumblebee Bat
A large print, easy read book about this unusual species. Beautiful illustrations, clear information. By Darrin Lunde, 2007, 26pp. pb $6.95
Amazing Bats
A simple bat book with good photos, stickers and collector cards. By
Seymour Simson, Grands p-1, pb, 30pp, 2005. $3.95
Cave Detectives; Unraveling the Mystery of an Ice Age Cave
The story of discovery and paleontological story of Riverbluff Cave. A great early science book for 3-5 grade. By David L. Harrison, hb, 48pp, hb. $15.95
Caves
An Early Bird Earth Science book. Includes vocabulary, formation, lava tubes, exploring and conservation. By Sally M. Walker, 2008, 48pp, pb. $8.95
Red Bat at Sleepy Hollow Lane
A large format pb for early readers or read aloud. Part of a series developed by the National Museum of Natural History. By Janet Halfmann. $6.95
Five Little Bats Flying in the Night
A story book and activity book all in one. Includes 3 crayons. An early reader by Scholastic by Steve Metzger with illustrations by Laura Bryant. The first half is in color and the second in black and white for your early reader to color. 2006, 32pp, pb, $3.99
Little Lost Bat
A Mexican freetail bat waits for a mother who never returns. A surprising story of adoption in the animal kingdom based on current research. By Sandra Markle, illus by Alan Marks, ages 6-9, 2006, 32pp, hb. $15.95
Bats at the Beach
The best batty bedtime story in years. Bats of many species pack up their picnic baskets for a little beach time fun. Don't forget the moon-tan lotion! Great illustrations and delightful verse. A read aloud or very early reader. Written and illustrated by Brian Lies, 2006, 30pp, hb. $16.00
Pippa's First Summer
The adventures of newborn bats Pippa and her brother Click. Pippa is part of a big brown bat colony. The story follows them as they learn to communicate and feed. 4th to 6th grade level, by Catherine Badgley, Illustrated by Bonnie Miljour, 2006, 113pp, hb. $14.95
The Hawaiian Bat
A childrens book about the shy and solitary Hawaiian hoary bat, so rare most people have never seen one. By Coste, with illustrations by Maxner. Lots of details and a glossary, color illustrations. 2005, 32 pp, hb. $12.95
Journey to the Bottomless Pit
The Story of Stephen Bishop & Mammoth Cave
Based on the narratives of those who toured the cave with him, this is the first book for young readers ever written about Stephen Bishop. The readers take a tour of one of the most thrilling natural wonders of the world through Stephen Bishop's story. With illustrations. Ages 8 and up. By Elizabeth Mitchell. Hb, 99pp 2004. $15.99
Looking For Lola
Jack the shepherd has lost his goat, cavers help to find her. A great adventure picture book from Speleo Projects for the read-to or early reader ages. Adults will enjoy sharing or having this delightful caver story, too! $12.95
Gray Bat
Why are Gray Bats endangered? What is being done about it? Where do they live? By Theodorou, early reader, 2001, 32pp, pb. $6.50
Firewing
Griffin, a newborn, is sucked down a fissure into the earth. Continuation of the Silverwing bat narrative. 2003, 272pp, hb. $17.00
Sunwing
Further adventures of Shade, our bat hero. Great novel for age 8 up. By Kenneth Oppel, 2000, pb, $5.99, hb. $17.00
Weirdo's War
Daniel and his worst tormentor are trapped together in a cave while on a wilderness school trip. A tense adventure thriller for preteens. By Michael Coleman, hb, 1996, 184pp. $16.95
Danger At Sand Cave
A fictionalized account of the story of Floyd Collins' 1925 cave entrapment as seen from the eyes of 10 year old Arly Dunbar. Arly tries to help save Floyd. Grade 2-3. By Candice Ransom. Color illustrations. 48 pp, 2000, pb. $6.95
Caves
Mysteries Beneath Our Feet
A beautiful picture book which is a retelling of the Millicent the Cow/ Howe Caverns story illustrating the basic natural history of caves and cave life. Ages 6-8. By David L. Harrison. Hb, 2001 32pp. $15.95
Bats: Animal Ways Series
At last a good book on bats for students grades 5 and up. Well illus. with color photos and diagrams. By Sue Ruff and Don Wilson, hb, 104pp, 2001.
$28.00
Kids Discover Bats DVD
This BCI feature item combines live action footage with clever animation to bring the world of bats into your home or classroom. 22 minutes, 2000. DVD. $14.00
Bats On Parade
Another great colorful book by Kathi Appelt (author Bat Jamboree). Ages 3 up. 1999, hb. $16.00 Now $8.00
When I Lived With Bats
The story of a family and the other guests who reside in their summer home. A grade 2 & 3 read aloud book. A fun story with good information on bats. By Faith McNulty, illus., pb, 46pp, 1999. $4.99
Bats On My Brain
A color and learn book from the Oregon Zoo with Jan the defender of bats. Ed. by Susan Stanley. 20pp, pb, 1998 $5.00
Marcelo el Murcielago/Marcelo the Bat
A bilingual story of a young bat for kids. By Navarro & Sebastian for BCI, pb, 1997, 40pp. $8.00
Valentin, un Murcielago Especial/Valentin, a Special Bat
The second in a series of bilingual children's books by Navarro & Sebastian for BCI, pb, 1998, 48pp, $8.00
The Dark Zone, Exploring the Secret World of Caves
An adventure of The Black Hole Gang, a group of kids who use the internet. They travel to Missouri to clean up a cave. Cartoon format, well written, 92pp, ages 8-12, pb, 1998, by Stephen Kramer. $10.95
Outside And Inside Bats
A detailed view of bats inside (anatomy) & outside (behavior). 6-10 years, by Sandra Markle, pb, 40pp, 1997. $7.96
Stellaluna
Story of a lost baby flying fox & her friendship with birds. By Janell Cannon, 1993, 47pp, hb, $16.00
Stellaluna (board book)
Now as a board book. A great read aloud book for little ones. Bright color pictures and hard board pages. Easy for little hands. By Janell Cannon, $7.95
It Goes EEEEEEEEEEEEE!
A fun novel about Mrs. Zookey's class & real bats. By Jamie Gilson. 1994, 68pp, hb. $13.95 Sale $8.00
