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1) Hoot
Author
Language
English
Description
Roy, who is new to his small Florida community, becomes involved in another boy's attempt to save a colony of burrowing owls from a proposed construction site.
Author
Language
English
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Description
"The story of an odd couple -- a British military historian and the Tawny Owl with whom he lived for fifteen years. In The Owl Who Liked Sitting on Caesar, Windrow recalls with wry humor their finer moments as well as the reactions of incredulous neighbors, the awkwardness of buying Mumble unskinned rabbit at Harrods Food Hall, and the grievous sense of loss when Mumble nearly escapes. In the spirit of J. R. Ackerley's My Dog Tulip, Windrow offers...
Author
Publisher
Firefly Books
Language
English
Description
Owls of the World is the ultimate photographic resource dedicated to the identification of these charismatic birds of prey. Dozens of the world's finest photographers have contributed 750 spectacular photographs covering all of the world's 268 species of owls. The photos are accompanied by detailed text describing identification codes; population status; food; accurate range maps; habitat; voice; distribution; and similar species. For photographers,...
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"From the New York Times bestselling author of The Genius of Birds and The Bird Way, a brilliant scientific exploration of owls, the most elusive group of birds, and an investigation into why these remarkable and yet mysterious animals exert such a hold on human imagination. For centuries, owls have captivated and intrigued us. Our fascination with these mysterious birds was first documented over 30,000 years ago, in the Chauvet cave paintings in...
9) Owls
Author
Language
English
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Description
"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 200 types of owls living in the world? This new and updated edition, vetted by an expert, includes the latest information on owl sizes and statistics, their varied nesting habits, and the current conservation efforts to save these endangered birds."--Amazon.com.
10) Owl sees owl
Author
Publisher
Schwartz & Wade Books
Pub. Date
[2016]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
A baby owl leaves the nest one night, explores the world around him, sees his own reflection, and then returns to the safety of home.
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Language
English
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Description
"Owls have existed for over sixty million years, and in the relatively short time we have shared the planet with these majestic birds they have ignited the human imagination. But even as owls continue to captivate our collective consciousness, celebrated British nature writer Miriam Darlington finds herself struck by all she doesn't know about the true nature of these enigmatic creatures. Darlington begins her fieldwork in the British Isles with her...
12) The rescue
Author
Series
Guardians of Ga'Hoole volume 3
Language
English
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Description
"Even though Soren was kidnapped and taken to the St. Aegolius School for Orphaned Owls, he has longed to see his sister, Eglantine, again. Now Eglantine is back in Soren's life, but she's been through an ordeal too terrible for words. And Ezylryb, Soren's mentor, has disappeared ... In order to rescue him, Soren must embark upon a perilous quest."--P. [4] of cover.
13) All about owls
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[c1995]
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 20 x 24 cm.
Language
English
14) Owls
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"This search-and-find book invites emergent readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about an owl's body parts and behaviors"--
17) Owls
Author
Series
Publisher
Grolier Educational Corp
Pub. Date
[1986?]
Physical Desc
47 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and habitats of owls.
18) Owls
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
In this level 1 reader, young readers will explore the feathery world of adorable owls. Follow these curious-looking creatures through their wooded habitats, learn how owls raise their young, hunt, and protect themselves. Beautiful photos and carefully leveled text make this book perfect for reading aloud or for independent reading.
19) I'm not cute!
Author
Publisher
Hyperion Books for Children
Pub. Date
2006, c2005
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Baby Owl gets very upset when all the other animals think he is cute, but wise Mama knows just what to say.
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