owls

An introduction to owls--their natural history, habits, and various breeds.

Describes the physical characteristics and habits of various types of owls from different parts of the world.

Describes eleven kinds of owls and their habits. Includes the snowy owl, twany owl, barn owl, and pygmy owl.

A barn owl completes the hazardous journey to adulthood and independence.

Describes the hunting technique, physical characteristics, mating ritual, and nesting and child-rearing practices of the great horned owl.

Squib comes home from summer camp to find that his older brother, Andrew, has turned into a snarly, surly, defiant, and non-communicative adolescent. The story explores the effect of Andrew's new behavior on Squib and the entire family unit.

Although he is a tiny owl that cannot hoot or fly, Squib's curiosity leads him into adventures that sometimes inspire frightening emotions that he must learn to identify and express.