| Owls!: Strange and Wonderful Contributor(s): Pringle, Laurence (Author), Henderson, Meryl Learnihan (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1620916517 ISBN-13: 9781620916513 Publisher: Astra Young Readers OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Hardcover Published: March 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Birds - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Nocturnal - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Environmental Conservation & Protection |
| Dewey: 598.97 |
| LCCN: 2015946893 |
| Lexile Measure: 1000 |
| Series: Strange and Wonderful |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 10.3" W x 9.1" (0.95 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 181326 Reading Level: 5.6 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This latest installment in the popular Strange and Wonderful series by Laurence Pringle is an easy-to-read and comprehensive introduction to owl species from all over the world. Stuffed with scintillating science facts and large, colored illustrations from Meryl Henderson, this great educational book is sure to resonate with young animal lovers seeking to learn more about these elusive ghost birds. From the tiny elf owl that weighs less than two ounces to the Eurasian eagle owl that can have a wing span of over five feet, each individual species is described and masterfully pictured in vivid detail through clear, informative text with accompanying artwork. Various facets of the owls' lives are discussed, including their habitats, diet, mating habits, vision, physiology, digestion, and parenting. This miniature encyclopedia, complete with a glossary, index, and further resources, offers a wealth of knowledge to aspiring avian enthusiasts and contains enough factoids to allow even fledgling readers to soar to new heights. School Library Journal says: "Back matter will lead young researchers to learn more, and the glossary is especially informative. A great purchase for report writers, budding ornithologists, and generally curious readers." |