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Language
English
Description
"From the New York Times bestselling author of The Genius of Birds and The Bird Way, a brilliant scientific exploration of owls, the most elusive group of birds, and an investigation into why these remarkable and yet mysterious animals exert such a hold on human imagination. For centuries, owls have captivated and intrigued us. Our fascination with these mysterious birds was first documented over 30,000 years ago, in the Chauvet cave paintings in...
Author
Series
Publisher
Bridgestone Books
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of owls, nocturnal birds that can live twenty-five to thirty years. Includes an activity which demonstrates how owls see
Author
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Teaches readers about owls, from the smallest, which can be tinier than an avocado, to the largest, which can have a wingspan of five feet
4) Owls
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Owls are known for their haunting calls; yet when they are hunting, they can swoop down and snatch prey without making a sound. There are about 140 different kinds of owls, and they live on every continent except Antarctica. From the smallest, the elf owl, to the largest, the great gray owl, here is information about the 21 types that are believed to be living in North America. From egg to owlet to fierce bird of prey, this book offers an insightful...
5) Owls
Author
Series
Publisher
Carolrhoda Books
Pub. Date
c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the physical characteristics of owls that combine to make them such able predators
6) Owls
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
"Simple text and full-color photos explain the habitat, life cycle, range, and behavior of owls"--Provided by publisher
8) Owls
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
c2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
With their strange faces and nocturnal habits, owls have long captured the imaginations of people around the world. Readers will discover how these feathered flyers swoop down to snatch prey in their talons, blend in with their environments, and work together to raise their young
9) Owls
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
10) Owls
Author
Publisher
Cornell University Press
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
"From tiny Elf and Pygmy Owls through the familiar Tawny and Barn Owls to the giant Eagle and Fish Owls, these fierce hunters of dawn, dusk and night have long held a fascination for people around the world. This informative book, covering all owl species found in the northern hemisphere, looks closely at how owls live their lives, and how best to recognize them. The first part of the book looks in detail at owl biology: how they live, how they breed,...
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Language
English
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Description
"Owls have existed for over sixty million years, and in the relatively short time we have shared the planet with these majestic birds they have ignited the human imagination. But even as owls continue to captivate our collective consciousness, celebrated British nature writer Miriam Darlington finds herself struck by all she doesn't know about the true nature of these enigmatic creatures. Darlington begins her fieldwork in the British Isles with her...
Author
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Formats
Description
A moving account of raising, then freeing, an orphaned screech owl, whose lasting friendship with the author illuminates humanity's relationship with the world. When ecologist Carl Safina and his wife, Patricia, took in a near-death baby owl, they expected that, like other wild orphans they'd rescued, she'd be a temporary presence. But Alfie's feathers were not growing correctly, requiring prolonged care. As Alfie grew and gained strength, she became...
14) The sleepy owl
Author
Publisher
North-South Books
Pub. Date
1998
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Hyperion Books for Children
Pub. Date
2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When Baby Owl takes his stuffed Owly out for a walk in the moonlit woods, he insists that he is not afraid of the other animals that keep popping up and making them jump
16) Hoot, owl!
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
The humorous and fun information about a snowy owl makes this new reading experience a treat
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Little Owl loves many things. But he does not love his new scarf. It is itchy. It is too long. It is too orange. That's why Little Owl is doing his very best to lose his new scarf. Too bad Mommy is so good at finding it. But one day, even Mommy can't find the orange scarf. And that's when--together--Mommy and Little Owl come up with the best way to keep Little Owl warm. (And the orange scarf finds a new home, too.)"--Dust jacket
18) Owls
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing
Pub. Date
c2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Readers learn about the owl, its anatomy, special skills, habitats, and diet. Includes activities
20) Whoo goes there?
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Cumulative rhythmic story of a hungry owl watching for his dinner
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