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Language
English
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"A moving account of raising, then freeing, an orphaned screech owl, whose lasting friendship with the author illuminates humanity’s relationship with the world. When ecologist Carl Safina and his wife, Patricia, took in a near-death baby owl, they expected that, like other wild orphans they’d rescued, she’d be a temporary presence. But Alfie’s feathers were not growing correctly, requiring prolonged care. As Alfie grew and gained strength,...
2) Owl at home
Author
Publisher
Harper & Row
Pub. Date
[1975]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Relates five adventures of Owl.
3) Owls
Author
Series
Publisher
Carolrhoda Books
Pub. Date
[2004]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the physical characteristics of owls that combine to make them such able predators.
4) Knight Owl
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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2023 ALA Youth Media Awards
2025 NYRA Recommendations - Picture Books
Fabulous Picture Books
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2025 NYRA Recommendations - Picture Books
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Description
Since the day he hatched, Owl dreamed of becoming a real knight. He may not be the biggest or the strongest, but his sharp nocturnal instincts can help protect the castle, especially since many knights have recently gone missing. While holding guard during Knight Night Watch, Owl is faced with the ultimate trial—a frightening intruder. It’s a daunting duel by any measure. But what Owl lacks in size, he makes up for in good ideas. Full of wordplay...
6) Owls
Author
Publisher
Cornell University Press
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
From the publisher. "These wonderful birds share our world so discreetly, and you could easily live out several lifetimes without ever seeing one. However, with a little insight, patience and luck, you could step into their realm and enjoy some unforgettable close encounters, whether abroad or at home. The chances are high that there are wild owls of one kind or another living not far from your own front door, and your observations could make a difference...
Author
Publisher
Tin House
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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Description
"Owls have existed for over sixty million years, and in the relatively short time we have shared the planet with these majestic birds they have ignited the human imagination. But even as owls continue to captivate our collective consciousness, celebratedBritish nature writer Miriam Darlington finds herself struck by all she doesn't know about the true nature of these enigmatic creatures. Darlington begins her fieldwork in the British Isles with her...
8) The rescue
Author
Series
Guardians of Ga'Hoole volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
"Even though Soren was kidnapped and taken to the St. Aegolius School for Orphaned Owls, he has longed to see his sister, Eglantine, again. Now Eglantine is back in Soren's life, but she's been through an ordeal too terrible for words. And Ezylryb, Soren's mentor, has disappeared.... In order to rescue him, Soren must embark upon a perilous quest."--[P. 4] of cover.
9) Owls
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Sasquatch Books
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
In this New York Times bestseller that will appeal to readers of H is for Hawk, a naturalist probes the forest to comprehend the secret lives of owls. Join Leigh Calvez on adventures into the world of owls: owl-watching, avian science, and the deep forest often in the dead of night. These birds are a bit mysterious, and that s part of what makes them so fascinating. Calvez makes the science entertaining and accessible while exploring the questions...
12) Hoot
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 9
Language
English
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Description
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.
14) Owls
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education
Pub. Date
1989
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the physical description, habits, behavior, and future of owls, using numerous pictures.
15) Owl sees owl
Author
Publisher
Schwartz & Wade Books
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
A baby owl leaves the nest one night, explores the world around him, sees his own reflection, and then returns to the safety of home.
Author
Publisher
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"The story of an odd couple -- a British military historian and the Tawny Owl with whom he lived for fifteen years. In The Owl Who Liked Sitting on Caesar, Windrow recalls with wry humor their finer moments as well as the reactions of incredulous neighbors, the awkwardness of buying Mumble unskinned rabbit at Harrods Food Hall, and the grievous sense of loss when Mumble nearly escapes. In the spirit of J. R. Ackerley's My Dog Tulip, Windrow offers...
18) The burning
Author
Series
Guardians of Ga'Hoole volume 6
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
Soren and his band must fly to the mysterious Northern Kingdoms to find allies against the Pure Ones who are about to launch another deadly attack against the great tree.
19) Owls
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Readers learn about the owl, its anatomy, special skills, habitats, and diet.
20) Owls
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
In this level 1 reader, young readers will explore the feathery world of adorable owls. Follow these curious-looking creatures through their wooded habitats, learn how owls raise their young, hunt, and protect themselves. Beautiful photos and carefully leveled text make this book perfect for reading aloud or for independent reading.
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