This book introduces owls, presenting their food, their hunting habits, and their home.

"Simple text and full-color photographs describe snowy owls"--

"Orris the rat lives alone in an old barn surrounded by his treasures, until the day his solitude is disrupted by a sudden flutter of wings and a loud screech. A small owl has gotten caught in a trap in the barn. Can Orris "make the good and noble choice" (as the king on his prized sardine can might recommend) and rescue the owl, despite the fact that owls and rats are natural enemies? And if he does, will he be ready for the consequences?"--

Soar through the Arctic with the snowy owl! Engaging text and oversized, striking photos invite readers to travel to the Arctic Circle and learn about the snowy owl's body structure, diet, life cycle, social behavior, habitat, predators, and ways of defense. Simple, labeled maps highlight the animal's home territory. Background information about the Arctic is also given, as well as threats to the snowy owl's survival. The book closes with a page of...

"The nomadic snowy owl is among the Arctic's most graceful predators. It makes its home in the frigid north, relying on its heavy feathers and snowy white appearance for survival in the subzero temperatures. With full-color photographs and accessible text, this book examines how the snowy owl's life cycle, body structure, and behaviors have adapted to its challenging environment." --

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to snowy owls. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

Information about the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of snowy owls is woven into a story.

"Swift snowy owls cruise through the open sky over the vast, treeless tundra. Their beautiful plumage is white, flecked with black. Their wide, amber eyes search for prey below. These large carnivorous birds have a wingspan of almost 5 feet, as well as a keen sense of hearing, sharp eyesight, and deadly talons. In this book, readers will learn all about snowy owls and how they've adapted to live in the unique tundra habitat. Full-color photographs...

"Unlike other owls, snowy owls have feathers that cover their legs and feet to keep them warm in the freezing tundra. They have sharp beaks and claws to help them catch lemmings, mice, and rabbits. Readers learn about the lives of these fascinating birds through engaging text and striking photographs. They explore common elementary science curriculum topics, including predator-prey relationships and adaptations, in an accessible, exciting way. Detailed...