Greenaway, Frank and Young, Jerry. Eyewitness Junior Books: Amazing Bats. New York : Knopf, 1991.
Plot: The book offers an overview of some of the world's weirdest and most amazing mammals, bats. Following the trend set by the Eyewitness series, the book uses white backgrounds and varied images with captions highlighting key facts about the animals. Unlike the books aimed at more mature audiences, the images include more hand-drawn illustrations than photographs, adding a degree of humor to the series.
Genre: Animals
Reading Level: Grades 3-5
Similar Titles: Beautiful Bats, Bats: Shadows in the Night, Eyewitness Junior Books: Amazing Insects
Personal Thoughts: As mentioned before, I am a fan of the Eyewitness series. The "lighter" Junior Eyewitness series may be more accessible for newer readers than the traditional series, though. Additionally, the different subjects flow somewhat better than other Eyewitness books. However, the title does not offer the details of the older series. Still, the book offers solid information and illustrations, providing a good introduction to bats.
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