An introduction to the history, physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of owls.

Describes the habitat, behavior, diet, and family life of owls and their owlets.

"Owls are one of the world's top predators. These stealthy hunters can fly nearly silently, see long distances, and easily hear prey. Discover the hunting behaviors of owls and see how they train their owlets"--

"Who's that flying overhead? If it's after sunset, it might be an owl. Even if you didn't spot it, it very likely saw and heard you. This book introduces young readers to these amazing nocturnal hunters. Full-color photographs showcase some of owls' most intriguing physical adaptations, and fact boxes present additional fun information. Maybe if you're very lucky, and you look very carefully, you might spot an owl yourself"--

"Roosting in tall branches, the great horned owl owns the night. With giant eyes that take up much of its skull, the owl can see well enough at night to catch a mouse over great distance. This common hunter can be heard at night, hooting to other owls with two horn-like feathered tufts on the sides of its head. With full-color photographs and approachable text, this book shows readers how this owl lives and hunts for its prey in even the darkest night."--...

For those who have ever looked at a bird and wondered what makes them do the things they do, this book will prove invaluable. With the help of simple, colorful illustrations, young animal lovers can take a look inside the bodies of hummingbirds, hens, and other exquisite birds. Each bird is introduced with a brief summary, followed by their own diagram, which includes labels and captions to help readers understand the specific bird's key body parts...