Owling: Enter the World of the Mysterious Birds of the Night

by Mark Wilson

Overview

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 birds. Dramatic images of the 19 owl species of North America nesting, flying, hunting, and catching prey are accompanied by information about the birds’ silent flight, remarkable eyes and ears, haunting calls, and fascinating night life. Kids will learn how to spot owls; identify their calls, plumage, and pellets; and even carry on a hooting conversation with a nearby owl.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781612129631
Publisher:	Storey Books
Publication date:	03/19/2019
Sold by:	Hachette Digital, Inc.
Format:	eBook
Pages:	120
Lexile:	1090L (what's this?)
File size:	37 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Mark Wilson is the author of Owling. He is an award-winning wildlife photojournalist who has written about and photographed birds for more than 35 years. He and his wife run Eyes On Owls, an educational program that brings live owls to schools and groups. He lives in Dunstable, Massachusetts.
 

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: All About Owls   
Chapter 2: Introducing the Owls
   Owls of North America
   Barn Owl
   Flammulated Owl
   Western Screech-Owl
   Eastern Screech-Owl
   Whiskered Screech-Owl
   Great Horned Owl
   Snowy Owl
   Northern Hawk Owl
   Northern Pygmy-Owl
   Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl
   Elf Owl
   Burrowing Owl
   Spotted Owl
   Barred Owl
   Great Gray Owl
   Long-eared Owl
   Short-eared Owl
   Boreal Owl
   Northern Saw-Whet Owl
Chapter 3: How to Find Owls
Chapter 4: Working with Owls
Glossary
Places to See Owls in Captivity
Index
Metric Conversion Chart

Editorial Reviews

Owls are incredible birds and Mark Wilson’s book does a wonderful job introducing these fascinating creatures to the next generation.” — David Mizejewski, Naturalist and TV Host, National Wildlife Federation

“A delightful and educational introduction to the world of owls and owling that is sure to engage the interest of young readers.” — Deane Lewis, founder of owlpages.com

“Mysterious owls are no longer a mystery!  Kids — and adults — will love this book.” — Gary Clayton, president, Mass Audubon

“Owling is the perfect introduction to the mysterious world of owls for curious kids (and their parents).” — Scott Weidensaul, author and cofounder of Project SNOWstorm

From the Publisher

04/01/2019

Gr 3–7-Readers get full coverage of the mysterious bird in this accessible book. Divided into four parts, the first gives a general overview of owl traits including their anatomy and nesting habits. The second section, which takes up the bulk of the book, focuses on nineteen species. The third part explains how to find owls, and the fourth talks about working with them. Generous pictures and graphics throughout help break up the text and give perspective to the readers. For example, with each species, silhouettes compare the owl's size to a crow's size. There is colorful font to highlight words, although not all the words are defined within the text or in the glossary. The text also often references page numbers for more information. The back matter consists of a glossary, a list of places to see owls in captivity in the United States and Canada, an index, and metric conversion charts. VERDICT A user-friendly guide for students looking to write a report on owls.-Elissa Cooper, Helen Plum Memorial Lib., Lombard, IL

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