Whooo Knew? the Truth about Owls

Whooo Knew? the Truth about Owls

Author: Annette Whipple

Publisher:

Published: 2021-02-28

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9781478869634

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How do owls see in the dark? Can owls spin their heads all the way around? Why do owls puke? These and other questions are answered by an owl expert, along with some extra information provided by the owls themselves!


Whooo Knew?

Whooo Knew?

Author: Annette Whipple

Publisher:

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781713746706

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"How do owls see in the dark? Can owls spin their heads all the way around? Why do owls puke? These and other questions are answered along with some extra information provided by the owls themselves!"--OCLC.


The Laura Ingalls Wilder Companion

The Laura Ingalls Wilder Companion

Author: Annette Whipple

Publisher: Chicago Review Press

Published: 2020-08-04

Total Pages: 213

ISBN-13: 1641601698

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Eager young readers can now discover and experience Laura Ingalls Wilder's books like never before. Author Annette Whipple encourages children to engage in pioneer activities while thinking deeper about the Ingalls and Wilder families as portrayed in the nine Little House books. The Laura Ingalls Wilder Companion provides brief introductions to each Little House book, chapter-by-chapter story guides, and "Fact or Fiction" sidebars, plus 75 activities, crafts, and recipes that encourage kids to "Live Like Laura" using easy-to-find supplies. Thoughtful questions help the reader develop appreciation and understanding of Wilder's stories. Every aspiring adventurer will enjoy this walk alongside Laura from the big woods to the golden years.


Owling

Owling

Author: Mark Wilson

Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

Published: 2019-03-05

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13: 1612129633

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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.


Wesley the Owl

Wesley the Owl

Author: Stacey O'Brien

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2008-08-19

Total Pages: 243

ISBN-13: 1416551735

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Chronicles the author's rescue of an abandoned barn owlet, from her efforts to resuscitate and raise the young owl through their nineteen years together, during which the author made key discoveries about owl behavior.


Saving Granddaddy's Stories: Ray Hicks, the Voice of Appalachia

Saving Granddaddy's Stories: Ray Hicks, the Voice of Appalachia

Author: Shannon Hitchcock

Publisher:

Published: 2021-03-22

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9781478869672

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As a young boy living in the Appalachian Mountains, Ray Hicks loved his grandfather's stories because he told them "the mountain way." After his grandfather's death, Ray continued to tell these stories to anyone who would listen. Years later, his storytelling became so famous he was known as the "Voice of Appalachia."


The Complete Book of North American Owls

The Complete Book of North American Owls

Author: James R. Duncan

Publisher:

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781607107262

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Presents an introduction to North American owls, listing forty-six species and describing their physical features, hunting behavior, life cycles, territorial calls, habitats, and the human and environmental threats to their existence.


Duck for Turkey Day

Duck for Turkey Day

Author: Jacqueline Jules

Publisher: Weigl Publishers

Published: 2018-08-01

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1489682600

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It's almost Thanksgiving, and Tuyet is excited about the holiday and the vacation from school. There's just one problem: her Vietnamese American family is having duck for Thanksgiving dinner—not turkey! Nobody has duck for Thanksgiving. What will her teacher and the other kids think? To her surprise, Tuyet enjoys her yummy thanksgiving dinner anyhow, and an even bigger surprise is waiting for her at school on Monday. Dinners from roast beef to lamb to enchiladas adorned the Thanksgiving tables of her classmates, but they all had something in common—family! Kids from families with different traditions will enjoy this warm story about "the right way" to celebrate an American holiday.


Pecan Pie Baby

Pecan Pie Baby

Author: Jacqueline Woodson

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2013-10-17

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 0147511283

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A sweet addition to the family is coming! Written by National Book Award-winning author Jacqueline Woodson. Illustrated by Caldecott Award-winning illustrator Sophie Blackall. All anyone wants to talk about with Mama is the new “ding-dang baby” that’s on the way, and Gia is getting sick of it! If her new sibling is already such a big deal, what’s going to happen to Gia’s nice, cozy life with Mama once the baby is born? “[An] honest story about jealousy, anger, displacement, and love [that] will touch kids dealing with sibling rivalry and spark their talk about change.”—Booklist “Fresh and wise.”—Kirkus Reviews


Woof! the Truth about Dogs

Woof! the Truth about Dogs

Author: Annette Whipple

Publisher: Truth About

Published: 2021-12-30

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9781478873815

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How do dogs communicate? Why do dogs sniff butts? Are dogs just tame wolves? These and other questions are answered by the author, along with some extra information provided by the dogs themselves in this second book in THE TRUTH ABOUT series.