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Author
Publisher
Tin House
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Appears on list
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...
2) Owls
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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."--
Author
Publisher
W W Norton
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"A moving account of raising, then freeing, an orphaned screech owl, whose lasting friendship with the author illuminates humanity's relationship with the world. When ecologist Carl Safina and his wife, Patricia, took in a near-death baby owl, they expected that, like other wild orphans they'd rescued, she'd be a temporary presence. But Alfie's feathers were not growing correctly, requiring prolonged care. As Alfie grew and gained strength, she became...
Author
Publisher
Tordotcom, Tor Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
When tens of thousands of owls descend on her hometown library, rending and tearing at anyone foolish enough to step outside, Madigan Purdy, tasked with keeping her students safe, seeks inspiration from her favorite childhood book, The Silent Queen, to find a solution to their dilemma.
8) Elf owls
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Not only are elf owls the smallest owls in the world. They also hold the title for the smallest raptors! Young readers will learn much more about these tiny owls in this fact-filled title. Approachable text helps readers build confidence while coordinating photos add interest and aid in understanding. Features highlight the elf owl's range, diet, physical features, and more!"--
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Great gray owls always look like they are dressed up! Their feathers make a bow tie shape on their necks. This carefully leveled book about great gray owls introduces young readers to the species' size and appearance, behavior, life cycle, and more! A range map shows where they are found in the world. A life cycle graphic takes readers through each major life phase. Diet and appearance features add visual support to the text."--
Author
Publisher
Floris Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Little Owl and Little Rabbit live in the same oak tree, but they have never met. How can the two animals play together when Little Owl wakes up just as Little Rabbit goes to sleep? This heart-warming story is a celebration of embracing difference and making new friends."--Back cover.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Meet Molly the hare, Olive the owl, and Dexter the fox, three friends who live near the oak tree at the edge of the meadow. Hide-and-seek is Molly's favorite game, but things aren't going her way. For starters, Olive and Dexter don't seem to know the rules. And when Molly shows her friends how to play properly, they hide a little too well. Set in a delicately rendered pastoral world of soft color and shimmering line, here is a picture book that tackles...
Author
Series
Publisher
Branches/Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Skull, the Shadow, and a few of the rat army escaped into Perodia, and now Tag and the other defenders must locate them, and also find their friend, Bod, who is still trapped in the Underland with the rest of the rat army.
14) The nature club
Author
Series
Publisher
Branches/Scholastic, Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When Mrs. Featherbottom places Eva in a different club from Lucy and Hailey, Eva misses her best friends, but she learns new things about her classmates, and discovers that someone in her club is missing a friend too.
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Formats
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...
16) Owl tidies up
Author
Series
Publisher
Tiny Seed Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
In this story in the Owl & Bird of full-colour board books Owl tidies up his toys. But tidying up doesn't have to be just a chore it can be fun, too! This amusing beginner book, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text, shows readers how to put the fun into necessary chores, while it introduces emerging readers to simple vocabulary and dialogue.
17) Tiny tales
Author
Series
Owly volume 5
Publisher
Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Owly is a wonderful friend! He's honest, trustworthy, and kind. And whenever any of his pals are in trouble, he always finds a way to help. Owly demonstrates the power of friendship by cheering up his friends when they're down, rescuing his friends when they're in danger, and encouraging his friends when they doubt themselves. But Owly's buddies also show what it means to be a great friend in return"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Algonquin Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Merry, a small owl, yearns to go on a big adventure like the other birds in the forest and gets her wish when Hark, a Norway spruce, is picked to be the Rockefeller Christmas tree and both Merry and Hark are whisked away from their home. Based on the real-life tale of the tiny owl found in the 2020 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
19) Owl moon
Author
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
c1987
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
On a winter's night under a full moon, a father and daughter trek into the woods to see the Great Horned Owl.
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