Synopses & Reviews
From the tiny elf owl that weighs less than two ounces to the Eurasian eagle owl that can have a wing span of over five feet, author Laurence Pringles OWLS! Strange and Wonderful provides clear, informative text that describes owls from beaks to talons, including their habitats, diet, mating habits, vision, physiology, digestion, and parenting. Accompanied by Meryl Hendersons beautiful and illuminating paintings, this book hits the mark for young animal lovers. Includes a glossary, index, and further resources.
Synopsis
This latest installment in the popular Strange and Wonderful series by Laurence Pringle is an easy-to-read and comprehensive introduction to owl species from all over the world. Stuffed with scintillating science facts and large, colored illustrations from Meryl Henderson, this great educational book is sure to resonate with young animal lovers seeking to learn more about these elusive ghost birds.
From the tiny elf owl that weighs less than two ounces to the Eurasian eagle owl that can have a wing span of over five feet, each individual species is described and masterfully pictured in vivid detail through clear, informative text with accompanying artwork. Various facets of the owls' lives are discussed, including their habitats, diet, mating habits, vision, physiology, digestion, and parenting. This miniature encyclopedia, complete with a glossary, index, and further resources, offers a wealth of knowledge to aspiring avian enthusiasts and contains enough factoids to allow even fledgling readers to soar to new heights.
School Library Journal says: "Back matter will lead young researchers to learn more, and the glossary is especially informative. A great purchase for report writers, budding ornithologists, and generally curious readers."
About the Author
Laurence Pringle has written more than one hundred books for children and teenagers, many of them award-winning science titles. Internationally, his books have sold more than three million copies. He and his family live in West Nyack, New York. Visit laurencepringle.com.
Meryl Henderson has illustrated a number of childrens books and is a regular contributor to Highlights for Children. She lives in Hunter, New York. Visit merylsart.com.