Download or read book Snowy Owl Scientist written by Mark Wilson and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2022-05-03 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are the snowy owls in trouble? Venture into the Alaskan arctic and the summer realm of these predator birds to find out. Discover the diverse species necessary to owl survival, how climate change is affecting the landscape of their nesting site of past millennia, and what it takes to do field research in this action-packed addition to the award-winning Scientists in the Field series. It's July on Alaska's North Slope, and scientist Denver Holt is in Utqiagvik surveying nests. Denver has been coming here since 1992, and the snowy owls he studies have been coming here much longer: thousands of years. With its mix of coastal, low-elevation tundra and a rich presence of lemmings, the North Slope is the only area in Alaska where snowy owls regularly nest. How do snowy owls decide where they will nest? How do they manage to arrive at locations where food will be abundant? What drives the success of these delicate tundra ecosystems? These are the mysteries Denver is trying to solve to help ensure a bright future for these elegant hunters.
Download or read book The Snowy Owl written by Eugene Potapov and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-01-17 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive monograph of the beautiful Snowy Owl, famed for its elegant, all-white plumage. The Snowy Owl needs little introduction. This massive white owl breeds throughout the Arctic, wherever there are voles or lemmings to hunt, from Scandinavia through northern Russia to Canada and Greenland. Southerly movements in winter see North American birds travel as far south as the northern United States, while infrequent vagrants on the Shetlands and other northern isles are a magnet for birders. The Snowy Owl gives this popular bird the full Poyser treatment, with sections on morphology, distribution, palaeontology and evolution, habitat, breeding, diet, population dynamics, movements, interspecific relationships and conservation, supported by some fabulous photography. The award-winning author team also had access to Russian research literature, which is generally out of reach for Western scientists.
Download or read book Snowy Owl Invasion written by Sandra Markle and published by Millbrook Press (Tm). This book was released on 2018 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In late 2013, snowy owls started showing up in unlikely places, like Florida, . What caused these birds to leave their Arctic home? Markle explains the story behind the owls' unusual behavior in the winter of 2013-2014 and presents the science behind this "irruption" of owls. Full color.
Download or read book It s a Snowy Owl written by Kerry Dinmont and published by Lerner Publications (Tm). This book was released on 2018-08 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Snowy Owls written by Rebecca E. Hirsch and published by Lerner Publications (Tm). This book was released on 2016-01-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book covers information (life cycle, appearance, habitat) about the snowy owl. Each chapter discusses an aspect of the snowy owl's life, comparing the bird to a similar bird and to a very different bird"--
Download or read book A Snowy Owl Story written by Melissa Kim and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A snowy owl story is based on a true story of one owl's journey from the Arctic to Portland, Maine."--Cover.
Download or read book Snowy Owl Invasion written by Sandra Markle and published by Millbrook Press. This book was released on 2020-01-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow along as scientists figure out why snowy owls took part in an unusual migration
Download or read book Snowy Owl written by Paul Bannick and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stunning exploration of the life of one of our most mysterious and striking creatures: the Snowy Owl
Download or read book Snowy Owls written by Betsy Rathburn and published by Bellwether Media. This book was released on 2020-08-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A snowy owl silently glides to an open tree branch. It waits and listens for prey to come near. Then, it swoops down to grab its next meal! In this low-level text, readers will discover how these birds thrive in the Arctic biome. Engaging text and a special graphic explore the snowy owl’s adaptations, while a profile and diet feature provide even more information about snowy owls. Readers will be impressed by the survival skills of these silent hunters!
Download or read book Snowy Owls written by Ansley Watson Ford and published by Mountain Press Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With Harry Potter's companion Hedwig, Snowy Owls entered the imaginations of millions of children across the world. But what are real Snowy Owls like? Snowy Owls: Whoo Are They?, a new book by Ansley Watson Ford and Denver W. Holt, with illustrations by Jennifer White Bohman, answers that question, transporting readers into the world of this magnificent predator of the North. Written for readers ages 8 and up, Snowy Owls: Whoo Are They? reveals how this bird of prey survives'and thrives'in the harsh landscape of the Arctic tundra. With clear language and beautiful illustrations, the book travels alongside the Snowy Owl as it hunts, finds a mate, raises a family, and faces the challenges of an uncertain future. Snowy Owls: Whoo Are They? also has games and activities designed to teach children what it';s like to be a Snowy Owl. A list of Web resources encourages inquisitive minds to go online to see photographs of Snowy Owls in the wild, listen to a Snowy Owl call, and see how scientists track Snowy Owls and other migratory animals by satellite.
Download or read book A Field Guide to Snow written by Matthew Sturm and published by University of Alaska Press. This book was released on 2020-12-15 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People love snow. They love to ski and sled on it, snowshoe through it, and watch it fall from the sky. They love the way it blankets a landscape, making it look tranquil and beautiful. Few people, however, know how snow works. What makes it possible for us to slip and slide over, whether that’s falling on sidewalks or skiing down a mountain? What makes it cling to branches and street signs? What qualities of snow lead to avalanches? In A Field Guide to Snow, veteran snow scientist Matthew Sturm answers those questions and more. Drawing on decades of study, he explains in clear and simple ways how and why snow works the way it does. The perfect companion a ski trip or a hike in the snowy woods, A Field Guide to Snow will give you a new appreciation for the science behind snow’s beauty.
Download or read book Owls of the Eastern Ice written by Jonathan C. Slaght and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. This book was released on 2020-08-04 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York Times Notable Book of 2020 Longlisted for the National Book Award Winner of the PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award and the Minnesota Book Award for General Nonfiction A Finalist for the Stanford Dolman Travel Book of the Year Award Winner of the Peace Corps Worldwide Special Book Award A Best Book of the Year: NPR, The Wall Street Journal, Smithsonian, Minneapolis Star-Tribune, The Globe and Mail, The BirdBooker Report, Geographical, Open Letter Review Best Nature Book of the Year: The Times (London) "A terrifically exciting account of [Slaght's] time in the Russian Far East studying Blakiston’s fish owls, huge, shaggy-feathered, yellow-eyed, and elusive birds that hunt fish by wading in icy water . . . Even on the hottest summer days this book will transport you.” —Helen Macdonald, author of H is for Hawk, in Kirkus I saw my first Blakiston’s fish owl in the Russian province of Primorye, a coastal talon of land hooking south into the belly of Northeast Asia . . . No scientist had seen a Blakiston’s fish owl so far south in a hundred years . . . When he was just a fledgling birdwatcher, Jonathan C. Slaght had a chance encounter with one of the most mysterious birds on Earth. Bigger than any owl he knew, it looked like a small bear with decorative feathers. He snapped a quick photo and shared it with experts. Soon he was on a five-year journey, searching for this enormous, enigmatic creature in the lush, remote forests of eastern Russia. That first sighting set his calling as a scientist. Despite a wingspan of six feet and a height of over two feet, the Blakiston’s fish owl is highly elusive. They are easiest to find in winter, when their tracks mark the snowy banks of the rivers where they feed. They are also endangered. And so, as Slaght and his devoted team set out to locate the owls, they aim to craft a conservation plan that helps ensure the species’ survival. This quest sends them on all-night monitoring missions in freezing tents, mad dashes across thawing rivers, and free-climbs up rotting trees to check nests for precious eggs. They use cutting-edge tracking technology and improvise ingenious traps. And all along, they must keep watch against a run-in with a bear or an Amur tiger. At the heart of Slaght’s story are the fish owls themselves: cunning hunters, devoted parents, singers of eerie duets, and survivors in a harsh and shrinking habitat. Through this rare glimpse into the everyday life of a field scientist and conservationist, Owls of the Eastern Ice testifies to the determination and creativity essential to scientific advancement and serves as a powerful reminder of the beauty, strength, and vulnerability of the natural world.
Download or read book Snowy Owls written by Ruth Owen and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2013-01-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the physical characteristics, natural habitat, and life cycle of the snowy owl, a bird of prey of the far north.
Download or read book Owling written by Mark Wilson and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2019-03-05 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Snowy Owls Are Awesome written by Jaclyn Jaycox and published by Pebble. This book was released on 2019-08 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Snowy owls call the bitterly cold Arctic their home. Learn how they live in this harsh environment. Snowy Owls tells readers how these birds find their prey, what dangers they have to watch out for, and more.
Download or read book Wesley the Owl written by Stacey O'Brien and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-08-19 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Snowy Owl written by Grace Hansen and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2019-12-15 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Any animal that lives in the Arctic is tough! This title looks into how the snowy owl survives such cold and unforgiving conditions, what it eats, and more. The book is complete with large colorful photographs and a more facts section. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
