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...

Describes the physical characteristics, natural habitat, and life cycle of the snowy owl, a bird of prey of the far north.

Explores the life of the elusive night creature, the owl, found on every continent except Antarctica.

Readers learn about the owl, its anatomy, special skills, habitats, and diet.

"In the harsh cold of the Arctic Circle, snowy owls circle the treeless tundra in search of prey. Readers will take a close look at these remarkable birds of prey, from how they communicate with each other and raise their young to why they migrate and how they interact with humans. They will also learn how snowy owls are related to other owls and how their physical features help them survive in a harsh habitat."-- Introduces snowy owls, discussing...

"In this book, young readers will learn about the diet, behavior, life cycle, and habitat of spotted owls. Special emphasis is placed on the spotted owls' tree habitat."--