Bats, often misunderstood and unfairly burdened with associations of darkness and malevolence, have long been intertwined with folklore, mythology, and the realms of the supernatural. Their nocturnal flights and cryptic behaviors have fueled the human imagination, giving rise to legends that transcend cultures and civilizations. In this collection, we embark on a journey through the haunted dimensions where bats become conduits for curses, ancient pacts, and spectral entities that manifest in chilling tales of horror. There's a peculiar allure to darkness—a fascination that borders on the unknown and the forbidden. Bats, with their silent flights and haunting cries, have become symbolic emissaries of the night. As we delve into these horror stories, we invite you to suspend disbelief and embrace the sinister beauty that dwells within the shadows. The genesis of this anthology lies in the exploration of the primal fears that echo through generations. Bats, with their associations with vampires, witches, and supernatural omens, have been both feared and revered throughout history. As we curated these tales, we aimed not only to elicit shivers down the spine but also to unravel the rich tapestry of human imagination and the primal instincts that respond to the unknown.

A fabulous kids Halloween storybook that belongs in every young person's library! Perfect for kid's aged 3 - 7 years to snuggle up with this Halloween! A cute (and not so scary!) Halloween story for kids featuring a Little Bat who sneaks out one morning determined to spend Halloween day in the forest. Luckily, he meets a friendly owl, bird and toad which are all keen to help him. But the little bat isn't used to sunlight and didn't realise that night-time is the best time for Halloween fun. There are more reasons to love The Little Bat who Loved Halloween: This Halloween picture book is recommended for children between 3 and 7 years. Gorgeously illustrated, and delightful children's Halloween picture book for early and beginner readers. The book is written with simple sentence structures to capture young listeners' attention and to give early readers confidence. Beautifully illustrated with exquisite autumn hues that small children will love and that will get you in the mood for Halloween, fall and Thanksgiving fun. Wonderful bedtime story - perfect for these chilly autumn nights at home, or for reading in the classroom during the day. The language and illustrations throughout the book make it appealing to very young children - toddlers and preschoolers, and aims to help young readers develop early reading skills. Being a seasonal book will never get worn out, and may become a seasonal tradition! This book is an excellent gift for anyone little one who loves Halloween. This Halloween picture book is available in paperback and eBook. This is a thoroughly charming, and original Halloween book for little people, which big people can read, also! This book contains beautiful illustrations cleverly done with a lovely gentle Halloween story written for small children's imagination snd powers of observation. A beautifully illustrated book that older preschoolers or kindergarteners will enjoy retelling the story. What a wonderful way to get little kids excited about Halloween, combined with the enjoyment of reading such a fun book! Halloween traditions can be fun for everyone and families can celebrate by reading stories. Consider adding this book to the celebrations.

Wings of Death They’d flown north from Central and South America, appearing one day in the southern wetlands of the U.S. like ominous ink stains in the twilight sky. With each sunset, more appeared, first hundreds then thousands. Massing into a great black cloud of terror, the vampire bats were beating their wings in time with the panicked heartbeats in the towns below. No one knew how to stop them as they fell onto their prey like dark, deadly shadows. But someone had to find a way. Because somewhere in the night, they had become a threat to more than wild animals and livestock. Somewhere in the night madness took hold as these vampire bats developed a taste for human blood. And the feasting had only just begun.

Describes why so many people choose to work in occupations that put their lives on the line.

A wildly entertaining Q&A collection filled with fun facts on everything from science to sports to late-night infomercials. Find the answers to hundreds of life’s most perplexing questions in this entertaining collection from the team behind the multimillion-selling, award-winning Uncle John’s Bathroom Readers. Do Geese Get Goose Bumps is filled with simple explanations for complex topics, everything from “Why is air transparent?” to “Why do late-night commercials always offer to throw in a second, identical product ‘at no extra cost’?” Clearly written and thoroughly researched, this book will shed new light on science, history, politics, sports, animals, food, pop culture, and more. It’s the perfect book for anyone who’s ever wondered: *Can an elephant cry crocodile tears? *Why do clouds float? *Why is abbreviation such a long word? *What's in a hot dog? *Why does Hawaii have interstate highways? *What did they call a photographic memory before the invention of photography? *Why does Superman wear his underwear on the outside? *Why do dogs come when you call them, but cats ignore you? *What’s a male ballerina called? And much, much more!

Pip the mouse knows what he wants to be when he grows up - a bat! But being a bat is not as easy as it looks. If only Pip could find a way to fly. This beautifully illustrated story time book introduces young children to the pleasures of reading and sharing stories. Discussion points for parents and teachers are also included.

A bold new direction for Batman begins as Bruce Wayne’s circumstances are forever changed. How did The Joker’s rampage affect the citizens of Gotham City? Bruce Wayne and the city he loves have changed dramatically following the events of “The Joker War,” but Batman and his mission are eternal. The mysterious vigilante known as Ghost-Maker has known Bruce since they were teenagers, and he’s made his decision. It’s time Gotham City had a new hero. Batman and Ghost-Maker go toe-to-toe to decide which of them will remain Gotham City’s hero. Yet the city is changing faster than ever after “The Joker War,” and with this change comes increasing dangers. Collects Batman #101-105, a story from Detective Comics #1027, and Batman Annual #5.

The story about Hollywood Monsters, vampires, zombies, werew;lfs, phantoms, mummies, and ghosts of literature - and how they went Hollywood. Classic monsters are primarily the creatures of legend, touched by the supernatural or created by the madness of men who ventured where no man should go, the good old monsters who lurked in gloomy settings of Central European villages, ancient castles and tombs, moulding mansions and stone laboratories filled mazes of bewilding equipment in dark nights and violent storms. From A to Z which inspired by Edgar Allan Poe, Bram Stoker and Mary Shelley.

A compilation of more than 120 folk songs, tales, poems, and stories telling the history of America and reflecting its multicultural society. Illustrated by award-winning artists.