snowy owl

Photographs and simple text describe the tundra habitat, physical characteristics, behaviors, and diets of snowy owls.

Describes the first year of life of a snowy owl living in the Arctic tundra; and includes information about the size, diet, courtship, nesting habits, and life cycle of the snowy owl.

Explores snowy owls, including the features and food.

Describes the snowy owl and how it survives in the tundra, including how it stays warm, how it hunts, and how they mate.

"A historically large irruption of snowy owls during the winter of 2013-2014 brought them across the eastern US, and farther south than usual. Scientists used this opportunity to attach GPS tracking devices to some snowy owls to increase understanding of their winter behavior and migration."--.

Introduces snowy owls, discussing their physical characteristics, reproduction, habitat, predatory behavior, and threats to their survival.

"Snowy owls make their homes in the icy white lands of the north. In these snowy places, they are perfectly camouflaged. Learn more about this giant owl with full color photos, range maps, and carefully leveled text"--Provided by the publisher.

Introduces young readers to the owl, discussing their food, flight, and habitat.

Text and photographs provide an introduction to the snowy owl.

Readers will learn how snowy owls survive in the wild, how they raise their young, and how they are related to other species. The book also explores issues concerning conservation by examining the animal's current status and explaining the ways humans have affected it throughout the years.