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Academic and Scientific Bat Books
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Bats In Forests: Conservation and Management
A variety of experts address migration, behaviour, roost selection and more. Edited by Lacki, Hayes and Kurta. 2007, 329pp. Hb., $85.00
Functional and Evolutionary Ecology of Bats
Addresses a very wide range of topics that have been advanced by our use of geographic information systems, transponders, miniaturized radio transmitters and other technology. Ed by Zubaid, McCracken, and Kunz, hb, 2006, 342pp. $75.00
Bat Ecology
"Well-written, soundly reasoned, and based on research of the very highest quality. All graduate students and researchers at any level involved with bats must have a copy. It will also interest mammalogists, zoologists, and many of the ever-growing number of amateur bat workers."- G.Roy Horst, SUNY Potsdam. Focuses strongly on community ecology of bats, but ranges widely from evolutionary history to medical implications of rabies. Ed. by Kunz and Fenton, 779pp. 2003. PB $35.00
Ecolocation in Bats and Dolphins
Six sections including mechanisms of echolocation signal production, performance and cognition, ecological and evolutionary aspects, and methodological topics. An extremely useful and timely work. A thorough volume that will make a significant contribution to bat research. Edited by Thomas, Moss, and Vater. 81/2 by 11 format. 2003, 604pp, pb. $45.00
The Indiana Bat: Biology and Management of an Endangered Species
Proceedings of the 2001 Indiana Bat conference held in Lexington, Kentucky. The most complete and up-to-date research on the endangered Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis) ever collected. 27 scientific papers by 59 top bat biologists. Edited by Allen Kurta and Jim Kennedy, includes a foreword by conference organizer Michael Lacki of the University of Kentucky. All papers are also available digitally on an accompanying CD. Published by Bat Conservation International. Now available. $17.00
Captive Care and Medical Reference for the Rehabilitation of Insectiverous Bats
The second edition of this unique text. A must for the library of rehabilitators, zoo keepers and bat research scientists. By Lollar and French, 2002, 340pp, hb. $45.00
Communication In The Chiroptera
Review of the available information on communication in bats including apparatus for sending and receiving signals. By M. Brock Fenton. 161pp, 1985, hb. $45.00
The Biology of Bats
Comprehensive intorduction to bat biology. By G. Neuwieler, 2000, 310pp., pb. $29.50
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Bat Books for K-12 Education
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Thematic Unit Bats
Teacher created resouurces that are reproducible for primary grades. Literature-based, cross curricular material. 80pp, 1999, pb. $9.99
Educator's Activity Book About Bats
A workbook produced by BCI for use in schools. 1991, 62pp, pb. $12.00
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Regional Identification Bat Books
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Bats of Indiana
A great introduction to bats of Indiana and middle America for the general public. Includes biology and relation to humans including dealing with bat problems. ByJohn Whitaker Jr. et al, 59pp, 2007, pb. $7.00
Murcielagos Neotropicales que Acampan en Hojas
Neotropical Tent-roosting Bats
A one of a kind guide in both Spainsh and English. Fully illustrated. By Rodriguez-Herrera, Medellin and Timm, 2007, 178pp, pb. $28.00
Murcielagos de Costa Rica
A detailed guide in both Spainish and English. Fully illustrated. By LaVal and Rodriguez-Herrera, 2002, 320pp, pb. $28.00
The Mammals of Costa Rica; A natural History and Field Guide
Includes key identification features, rang maps, vocaliations and folklore. Tracks, foods and skulls are also illustrated. Great for first time visitors to researchers. Includes 60 pages of bats. By Mark Wainwright, 2002, pb, 454pp. $29.95
Bats of Florida
A unique guide to 20 different species that call Florida home. Include biology, habitats, benefits, threats and conservation. Well illus. with black & white and color photos, charts and maps. By Cindy and Georg Marks, 2006, 177pp, pb. $24.95
Bats of Puerto Rico
An Island Focus and a Caribbean Perspective
Just published, this much anticipated overview is more than an identification book. Discussion of ecosystems, detailed family and species accounts plus extensive appendices, references and glossary. A useful model for understanding how historical, geographic, and environmental factors affect the diversity and complexity of an environments resident species. By Gannon, Kurta, Rodriguez-Duran and Willig. Drawings by Willig. 240 pp. 2005. $20.00 Pb, $40.00 Hb.
Walker's Bats of the World
Astonishing complete guide. By R. Nowak, B & W illustrations. 1994, 287pp., pb, $19.95
Stokes Beginners Guide to Bats
Intended for beginning nature lovers of all ages. Color photographs, indentification tips, range maps. By D & L Stokes, 2002, 144pp, $8.95
A Field Guide to Eastern Bats
Pocket sized, on waterproof/tear-resistant paper. By Tuttle & Kennedy, 2005, 40pp, pb. $8.50
Mammals of North America - Peterson Field Guide 4th Edition
All new text, completely revamped. Illustration and text by Fiona Reid. Has all the bats, with color plates. 2006, pb, 584pp. $20.00
Bats of the Rocky Mountan West
Natural History, Ecology, and Conservation
The behavior and ecology of the 31 species of bats found in the interior western United States. Based on nearly two decades of field work. Beautifuly illsutrated 2003, 289 pp. By Rick Adams, with illustrations by Wendy Smith. HB $50.00, PB $25.00
Flying Foxes
Fruit and Blossom Bats of Australia
Detailed enough to be of use to scientists and general enough to be of interest to the public this is a welcome addition to Australian bat literature. By Hall and Richards, HB, 135pp, illus. 2000. $30.00
Bats of Papua New Guinea
A comprehensive guide full of detailed information in a compact format. Many illustrations by Feona Reid. Illus. 489pp, pb, 1998, by Frank J. Bonaccorso. $38.00
The Bats of Europe & North America
"Knowing them, Identifying them, Protecting them." An excellent general book on bats. Well illus. including face, ear and tail details. By Schober & Grimmberger, 239pp, 1997, hb. $29.50
Handbook Of Canadian Mammals; Bats
A great handbook. By C.G. van Zyll de Jong, 212pp, 1985, stiff paper board w/dj. $19.95
Mammals of Costa Rica
A FAR pocket guide including bats. Includes checklist. 28pp., pb, 2003. By Fiona Reid. $8.00
Mammals of Belize
A FAR pocket guide including bats. Includes checklist. 28pp., pb, 2001. By Fiona Reid. $8.00
A Field Guide To The Mammals Of Central and Southeast Mexico
Over 100 pages on bats with 11 bat plates. By Fiona Reid, 344pp, 1997, pb, $54.00
Bats of the United States
By Harvey, Altenbach & Best. 64pp. Free if requested with any order.
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General Interest Bat Books
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Bat Watching; A How-to Guide
A library bound, wildlife watching guide with vocabulary and observation information. By Bair and Wright, 48pp, 2000. Sale Price $5.00
A Bat Man In The Tropics
Chasing El Duende
A personal account of more than thirty years of fieldwork by one of the world’s leading bat biologists, working to document the lives and ecological importance of plant-visiting bats in the Americas and Australia. 2003, 312 pp. Hb. By Theodore H. Fleming. $50.00 Reduced $29.00
Bats
Revised Edition
One of the most complete summaries about bats available. Now back in print and extensively revised by the author, M. Brock Fenton. Chapter specific bibliography, web sites, and more. Oversized with photos, maps, and diagrams. Noted bat ecologist and researcher Brock Fenton’s coffee table, 9 by 12 inch format, book features compelling stop-action photographs with current information on bat ecology. 2001. 224pp., Sb, $25.00
Bats In Question
Every question you ever asked about bats. Debunks myths and superstitions. 134 photos by Merlin Tuttle. The Smithsonian Answer Book by Don E. Wilson, pb $24.00
Rabies In Bats; Natural History And Public Health Implications
For anyone interested in or works vith bats. By Danny A. Brass, 352pp, 1994, hb. $60.00
Vampiro: The Vampire Bat In Fact And Fantasy
Written for the non-biologist interesting to all. By David E. Brown, 148pp, 1994, pb. $10.50
The World Of Bats
A beautiful & extensive work on a wide variety of bats with European emphasis. By K. Richarz & A. Limbrunner 192pp, 1993, hb. $35.00
The Bat; Wings in the Night Sky
An excellent general bat book that includes personal adventures with bat around the world. Includes many illustrations. By Brock Fenton, 1998, pb, 144pp, $19.95 Sale $15.00
The Bat House Builder's Handbook
A detailed guide from BCI. Includes plans. By Tuttle & Hensley, 34pp, 2006 ed., pb. $10.00, CD $15.00
Important Bat Facts
A tiny Brochure produced by BCI. Give them away to doubters! .25 each
The Bat Poet
A story which delights all. A little brown bat who can't sleep and the poems he writes. Now in paperback. By Randall Jarrell, 1964, 43pp, pb. $7.95, hb $14.95
Bats In Philately
Lots of information including non-Scott items. By Thomas Lera, 64pp, pb, 1995. $10.00
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Academic and Scientific Cave Life Books
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Subterranean Fishes Of The World
A monograph of the subterranean (hypogean) fishes described 1842 - 2003 with a bibliography 1541 - 2005. New shipment due in October 2006. The first comprehensive account of the subterranean fishes of the world since 1969. Provides accounts for 104 species and with a bibliography covering all publications on subterranean fishes (more than 2000 entries). With an extensive "Note added in proof" which adds 21 further species and 50 further references (including 2006 publications). Graham S. Proudlove, 2006. 304 pages, 87 black and white Figures and 20 colour plates. $79.00
An Overview Of The Cave And Interstitial Biota Of Croatia
Naturea Croatica Volume 11, suppliment number 1. Color photos, extensive bibliography, detailed sketches. Croatia has a wide diversity of ecosystems and habitats shown here in work assembled from available litereature, museum collections and numerous notes made in field researches of the authors. In English. December 2002, 112pp, pb. $32.00
Encyclopaedia Biospeologica Volume II
Volume 2 of the Encyclopaedia Biospeologica is still available. Also edited by Christiane Juberthie and Vacile Decu. Also necessary for all cave biologists. In French and English depending on author. 1998, hb, 1373 pp. $140.00
Conservation And Protection Of The Biota Of Karst
The extended abstracts and field-trip guide for the symposium held Feb.13-16, 1997, Nashville Tenn. Ed.by Sasowsky, Fong & White. 118pp, 1997, pb. $22.00
Mapping Subterranean Biodiversity
Karst Waters Institute #6, Proceedings of a workshop in France, 2001. 82pp, pb. $26.00
Cave Critter Series
A set of nine 4X6 inch indentification cards in plastic suitable for collection (the cards, not the "critters"!). Each card features two "Cave Critters" with a color photograph, text description, line drawing, species indentification, and size reference for each. Produced by the NSS Biology Section. $5.00 per set
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General Interest Cave Life Books
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Caves; Life Beneath the Forest
Award winning introduction to cave life focusing on the Indiana region on DVD. Very professional production. $25.00
A Guide to Missouri's Cave Life
This small, full color booklet is packed with information. Best general cave life book in many years. By William R. Elliott, 38pp, 2007, pb. FREE when requested with any purchase.
The Vertebrate Fauna Of West Virginia Caves, WVASS Bulletin #11
Detailed lists. By Garton, Grady & Carey, 1993, 107pp, pb. $13.00
The Spice of Life: Biodiversity and the Extinction Crisis
Not a caving book but an interesting read from world famous cave photographer (and scientist) Chris Howes. Hb, 1997, autographed, 192pp, with his photos. $40.00
Les Animux Des Gouffres Et Des Cavernes
A picture book of cave life which can be enjoyed even if you don't read French. By Michel Siffre, 1979, 117pp, hb. $5.00
See "Children" on the Catalog Index Page for many titles about bats for children and readers young at heart!
