Roy, who is new to his small Florida community, becomes involved in another boy's attempt to save a colony of burrowing owls from a proposed construction site.

"From the New York Times bestselling author of The Genius of Birds and The Bird Way, a brilliant scientific exploration of owls, the most elusive group of birds, and an investigation into why these remarkable and yet mysterious animals exert such a hold on human imagination For centuries, owls have captivated and intrigued us. Our fascination with these mysterious birds was first documented over 30,000 years ago, in the Chauvet cave paintings in southern...

In this book for young readers and nature enthusiasts, award-winning wildlife photojournalist and longtime owl expert Mark Wilson brings the secret lives of owls to life with close-up photographs, fascinating facts, and species profiles.

Provides information on different owl species, including physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitats.

Soren is reunited with his sister, who has been through an ordeal too terrible for words. Meanwhile, Soren's mentor has disappeared, and Soren believes there is a connection between theses events. He embarks upon a perilous quest to rescue his mentor, and comes face-to-face with a dangerous force.

Owls of the World traces the remarkable evolution of 205 owl species and their place within the avian order as both predators and prey. Major owl species are covered as well as the lesser-known species only be found in more remote geographic locations. The owls of Australia, New Zealand, and Indonesia are compared with North American, European, and Asian species in terms of habitat, adaptability and physical appearance.

Long considered creatures of myth and mystery, owls actually are commonplace if one knows how and where to look--often no further than one's own backyard. The Suttons--husband and wife naturalist team--have created a lavish, full-color spotter's guide, with a thorough description of owls, their habitat, range, diet, breeding and nesting habits.

On a winter's night under a full moon, a father and daughter trek into the woods to see the Great Horned Owl.

Baby Owl's mother tries to convince him to go to school on the first day of preschool when he decides he is not ready.