Owls / Gail Gibbons.
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 look at these impressive creatures of the night.
Record details
- ISBN: 0823420140
- ISBN: 9780823420148
- Physical Description: 32 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Holiday House, 2006.
Content descriptions
Target Audience Note: | IG760L Lexile |
Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader AR LG 4 0.5 86231. |
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Subject: | Owls > Juvenile literature. |
Genre: | Picture books. |
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Webb City Public Library | EZ J598.9 Gibbons, Gail (Text) | 38262300006454 | Juvenile Non-Fiction | Available | - |
Owls
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Owls
On silent wings a bird sweeps down in the moonlight... With their striking appearance and distinctive hoot, hoot , owls are one of the most recognizable birds in the world. But did you know there are more than 140 types of owls living in the world? Gail Gibbons' Owls celebrates the similarities and differences in the many species of owls, from large to small, living in diverse environments and making many different kinds of nests. The book covers basics of owl behavior, information on how they hunt, and the many factors that have led some types of owls to become endangered. The boldly colored illustrations feature clear labeling, and all new words are defined and reinforced with clear, simple language, appropriate for young readers. The book also features a page of intriguing owl trivia. Gail Gibbons "has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator." Ms. Gibbons is the author of more than 100 acclaimed books for young readers, including the bestselling titles From Seed to Plant and Monarch Butterflies . Her many honors include the Washington Post/Children's Book Guild Nonfiction Award and the NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book Award.