• Age: 8 to 12
• Grade: 3 to 7

Some people are scared of bats. But these fascinating night-time fliers are one of the world’s most misunderstood animals. Young readers will learn about the features and behaviors of bats and why it’s so important to protect these marvelous mammals.

Lydia Lukidis is the author of more than 50 trade and educational books for children. They include Deep, Deep, Down: The Secret Underwater Poetry of the Mariana Trench (Capstone Editions, 2023), a Crystal Kite Award winner, a 2024 Forest of Reading Honour Book, Ontario Library Association, and a Cybils Award nominee, as well as Dancing Through Space: Dr. Mae Jemison Soars to New Heights (Albert Whitman & Company, 2024). A resident of Quebec, Canada, and a science enthusiast, Lydia incorporates her scientific studies and everlasting curiosity into her books. Visit her website at lydialukidis.com.

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