owls

Offers students an overview of the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, life cycle, and conservation status of owls.

Photographs and text describe the delicate balance of nature necessary for the spotted owl to survive, while explaining human dependence on old-growth forests.

Provides clues about an owl's physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitats in a guessing game format.

When Owly asks his mother question after question about the world, she finds just the right ways to help him find the answers.

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of owls, the winged nighttime hunters. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why some owls have big eyes and ears"--Provided by publisher.

The night finally arrives when Billywise the owlet, guided by his mother, jumps from the nest and flies.

When a nocturnal little owl ventures from his nest to make friends with the daytime animals, he quickly becomes sleepy and sets out to find a suitable place to rest.

Lonely and in need of money Mrs. Owl advertises for a boarder, but Mr. Pig seems to be more trouble than he's worth.

A young owl eagerly awaits the nighttime to make his first flight with his mother.

Presents information such as location; wingspan; feathers; natural environment; behavior voice; reproduction; food; as well as risks, threats, and measures of conservation about various kinds of owls. Included are the barn owl, tawny owl, pygmy owl, tengmalm's owl, short-eared owl, and many more.