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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...
2) Baby owl
Author
Series
Publisher
Fitzhenry & Whiteside
Pub. Date
c2004
Language
English
Description
Traces the life of a baby owl from birth to six months old, providing information about the owl's physical growth and developmental characteristics.
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
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, celebratedBritish 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...
5) Owl tree
Author
Publisher
Chooseco
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
"Have you ever read a book that's about you? This book is! You and your friend Sally like to hike together in the forest near your neighborhood. One afternoon you discover a beautiful tree that is the home to many different types of owls. Why do all these birds live together in the same old tree? They seem to have magical powers. You can ask them questions about the future, or ask them to take you on a magical journey to a far-away kingdom. Sally...
6) Owl at home
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Series
Language
English
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Description
Owl invites Winter into his home, concocts tear-water tea, and tries to be in two places at once.
Relates five adventures of Owl.
10) Owl moon
Author
Language
English
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Description
On a winter's night under a full moon, a father and daughter trek into the woods to see the Great Horned Owl.
11) Too tall houses
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Owl and Rabbit are good friends and neighbors atop a hill, but when Rabbit's garden blocks Owl's view of the forest Owl builds a higher house, which prevents sunlight from reaching Rabbit's plants.
13) Búhos
Author
Series
Language
Español
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Description
A los niños les encantará leer todo acerca de los búhos y fortalecer sus habilidades de lectura. Un texto simple que explique cómo son los búhos, dónde viven y qué les gusta comer estará al lado de imágenes llenas de color. Este título está completo con palabras de glosario en negrita, un glosario de imágenes y una página de Algunos tipos de búhos, que mostrará algunas especies diferentes de lechuzas. Están alineados con las normas...
14) Good night owl
Author
Publisher
Disney Hyperion
Pub. Date
[2016].
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Owl takes drastic measures to have a good night's sleep.
Author
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
From Hedwig, the Snowy Owl of Harry Potter fame, to Winnie-the-Pooh's beloved friend Owl, this wide-eyed bird of the night has found its way into young hearts and imaginations everywhere. Owling invites young readers into the world of real-life owls, to learn about their fascinating behaviors and abilities.
Wildlife photojournalist and nature educator Mark Wilson presents a one-of-a-kind look into the mysterious lives of these distinctive...
16) Los buhos
Author
Series
Publisher
AV2 by Weigl
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
Español
Description
"Los buhos son aves rapaces que caza otros animales para alimentarse. Se quedan despiertos por la noche y que duermen durante el dia. Estos datos fascinantes y muchos mas estan por ser descubiertos en Los buhos, un libro de Animales en mi patio" -- Page 4 of cover.
17) Owls
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to owls through simple, predictable text and related photos"--
18) Owly
Author
Series
Owly volume 1
Publisher
Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
[2020]-
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
All Owly wants is a friend... Owly is a good-natured little owl, and he's always helping those around him. But despite his kindness, he seems to frighten would-be friends away before they even give him a chance, just because he's an owl. That all changes, though, once Owly meets Wormy. Like Owly, Wormy is in need of a good friend, too -- someone who can be counted on for a helping hand, a good laugh, and a great adventure!
Author
Language
English
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Description
Tiny is pregnant. Her husband is delighted. "You think this baby is going to be like you, but it's not like you at all," she warns him. 'This baby is an owl-baby." When Chouette is born small and broken-winged, Tiny works around the clock to meet her daughter's needs. Left on her own to care for a child who seems more predatory bird than baby, Tiny vows to raise Chouette to be her authentic self. Even in those times when Chouette's behaviors grow...
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