Owls For Kids - Amazing Animal Books For Young Readers Table of Contents Introduction What are owls? What do owls look like? What do owls eat? Where do owls live? True owls versus barn owls Northern hawk-owl Burrowing owl Barking owl Great horned owl Eurasian eagle-owl Fearful owl Barn owl Snowy owl Conclusion Author Bio Introduction Something about owls excites the human imagination. For a very long time, owls have been the symbols of wisdom in some cultures. They are also considered omens of bad luck in others. It was the symbol of the Ancient Greek goddess Athena, and in recent times a picture or figure of an owl has been popular as jewelry. But the owl is a creature that is not mysterious, with a little research. They behave a lot like other birds that hunt, only most of them do it at night. If you've ever wondered about the sometimes cherished, sometimes feared creature of the night, there's a lot you can learn about the owl, in all its different forms.
This popular series continues traveling the planet to study bison, jaguars, and other fascinating animals. Beautiful photos are paired with accessible text to examine the featured creature's appearance, habitat, behaviors, and life cycle.
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of owls, the winged nighttime hunters. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why some owls have big eyes and ears"--Provided by publisher.
This is a great early STEM book to read with young children. The rhyming language helps with language acquisition. Introduce your baby to owls. Owl's expressive faces and large eyes draw your child in. This early science book keeps children's attention while teaching about the habitats and habits of owls. Grab a copy today!
Soaring high above the winter skies, it's a snowy owl! This carefully crafted text gives readers a glimpse into their habits, habitats, and more. Full-color visuals, critical thinking questions, and a photo glossary assist first-time nonfiction readers.
Owls are amazing animals in their own right, but baby owlets are unbelievably cute! These bright-eyed creatures are great nocturnal hunters, stalking prey with their incredible eyesight. This charming book explores how they live their lives and survive in the trees. With vibrant full-color photographs and accessible text, this book brings young readers into the wild world of these feathered creatures, exploring how owlets become owls in an engaging introduction to the concept of life cycles.
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces owls to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.
Birds of North America For Kids - Amazing Animal Books for Young Readers Bestselling author John Davidson presents "Birds of North America For Kids". Beautiful Pictures and easy reading format will help children fall in love with Birds of North America. This is one of over 30 books in the Amazing Animal Books for Young Readers Series. The series is known as one of the most beautiful on tablets. The pictures look great even in black and white and are excellent on the full color tablets. Lots of facts and photos will help your children learn about these wonderful birds. Children are given a well-rounded understanding of theses beautiful birds: anatomy, feeding habits and behavior. *** You and your kids will love learning about Birds of North America*** Table of Contents Introduction Common North American Bird Families Blackbirds Sparrows Hawks Cranes Goldfinch Ducks Blue Jays Chickadees Egrets Vultures Falcons Gulls Finches Owls Doves Sandpipers Eagles Kingfisher Woodpeckers Road Runner Geese Flycatchers Warblers Introduction Did you know that some of the birds which people believed would never ever be extinct because they were so numerous have disappeared in the 20th and the 21st century? The last passenger pigeon, which once covered the skies of North America, died in captivity in 1904. Common North American Bird Families North America is home to a number of bird species and families. Below, are some of these species. Anatidae is one common North American bird family. This group includes geese, swans, and ducks. There are a number of types of Anatidae and some are more commonly found in more areas than others. For instance, the Canadian goose is typically found in Canada and the northern states in the US. Strigidae is another common type of North American bird. The owl is the kind of bird that belongs to this family. In the US, the Snowy Owl is the heaviest owl, followed by the Great Horned Owl. Another popular North American bird family is the Columbidae. Many people are not too fond of one member of this family, the pigeon. This family does, however, include doves. Many of the birds that belong to this family are found in urban areas throughout the continent. The penguin belongs to the Spheniscidae family, another common North American bird. Unlike many other birds, this family prefers colder climates. Therefore, they are typically found in Northern Canada and Alaska. Apodidae is a North American bird family that spends most of its life flying. Their short legs do not allow them to settle on the ground very long. Swift birds make up this family. Pelecanidae is a popular bird family in North America, but differs from many other birds in that they spend most of their time in the water. Also, these birds have four webbed toes. This group includes egrets, herons, and bitterns. The Phoenicopteridae family also calls North America home. The bird most people are most familiar with in this family are flamingos. What makes this bird unique from other birds is its height; they can stand up to five feet tall! They love warmer climates, such as the Caribbean Islands and Florida.
