Presents interesting facts about owls, such as how they see and how long they live, and provides additional information about their appearance, hunting abilities, eating habits, homes, mating, and babies.
In this prequel, Ezylryb the Screech owl recounts the story of his life in the Northern Kingdoms--his rise through the ranks of the Killian Army, his brother's betrayal, and his friendship with Octavia the snake, to finally become a Guardian of Ga'Hoole.
Photographs and text profile the different species of owls that can be found in North America, providing information on each species' vital statistics, detailed descriptions of typical nesting and breeding patterns, and owl-watching tips.