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1) Owls
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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...
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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,...
5) Owls
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"Describes owls, including their physical features, habitat, range, and life cycle"--Provided by publisher.
8) Owls
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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.
11) Owls
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Discusses the physical characteristics of owls that combine to make them such able predators.
12) Owls
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Presents information about owls, describing such characteristics as their talons, their large eyes, and their nocturnal hunting behavior.--
14) Owls
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Describes the appearance, habits, daily life, nesting, infancy, and enemies of this nocturnal bird.
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"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...
16) Snowy owls
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Describes the physical characteristics, natural habitat, and life cycle of the snowy owl, a bird of prey of the far north.
18) Owls
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"This easy-to-read nonfiction story tells a "night in the life" of an owl, from waking up, hunting, and feeding babies, to going back to sleep when the sun comes up"--
19) Owls
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Describes the physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitats of these birds with sharp beaks, sharp claws, and super sharp senses.