About the Book Introduces the reader to bats and explains the roles they play in the environment.-- Book Synopsis Theres a reason bats are associated with Halloween-they look pretty spooky! But these gentle, shy creatures dont hurt people. In fact, they help us in many ways-by eating insects, pollinating flowers, and spreading fruit seeds. The well-organized chapters help students identify key details. The illustrations and text features such as captions and bold print help readers (Ages 6-7) navigate the text while the photographs add clarity and enable students to better understand the text. About the Author Mattern is the author of many books for children. Her favorite topics include animals, biography, and history. She lives in the Hudson Valley of New York State.