Snowy owls / by Ruth Owen.
Material type: TextSeries: Polar animals : life in the freezerPublication details: New York : Windmill Books, 2013.Description: 32 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 29 cmISBN:- 1477702237 (lib. bdg.)
- 1477702334 (pbk.)
- 9781477702239 (lib. bdg.)
- 9781477702338 (pbk.)
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book | Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 598.97 O97 | Available | 33111007113356 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
The snowy owl blends into its habitat so well, you might even miss it. Readers will learn how this distinctive bird is perfectly suited for life in the Arctic. Full-color photographs and accessible language make this an engaging read for even the most reluctant of readers.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 32) and index.
The hunter -- The world of the snowy owl -- Snowy owl habitat -- Physical facts -- Fabulous feathers -- What's on the menu? -- Sitting and waiting -- Snowy owl pellets -- Snowy owl romance -- Eggs and chicks -- Defending the nest -- Raising chicks -- The future for snowy owls.
Describes the physical characteristics, natural habitat, and life cycle of the snowy owl, a bird of prey of the far north.