Author: Christie Gove-Berg
Publisher: Adventure Publications
ISBN: 1647552273
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
The true story of an injured owl’s recovery and return to nature Greta the Great Horned Owl is out hunting mice. She has no idea that her life is about to change forever. A train strikes her, severely injuring her wing and leg. A rescue team brings her to a wildlife rehabilitation center—and this is just the beginning of her story. Will surgery save her wing? Can Greta learn to fly again? Her only hope of returning to the wild is to prove that she can hunt. Greta the Great Horned Owl is a true story told with gorgeous photographs and heartwarming text by award-winning author Christie Gove-Berg. Through Greta’s journey, readers learn about owls and wildlife rehabilitation centers. See the inside of a wildlife hospital. Learn how veterinarians help animals to get better. Find out about owl diets, nests, and families. Greta the Great Horned Owl is both entertaining and educational, helping to instill in children an appreciation of animals and nature.
Greta the Great Horned Owl
Author: Christie Gove-Berg
Publisher: Adventure Publications
ISBN: 1647552273
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
The true story of an injured owl’s recovery and return to nature Greta the Great Horned Owl is out hunting mice. She has no idea that her life is about to change forever. A train strikes her, severely injuring her wing and leg. A rescue team brings her to a wildlife rehabilitation center—and this is just the beginning of her story. Will surgery save her wing? Can Greta learn to fly again? Her only hope of returning to the wild is to prove that she can hunt. Greta the Great Horned Owl is a true story told with gorgeous photographs and heartwarming text by award-winning author Christie Gove-Berg. Through Greta’s journey, readers learn about owls and wildlife rehabilitation centers. See the inside of a wildlife hospital. Learn how veterinarians help animals to get better. Find out about owl diets, nests, and families. Greta the Great Horned Owl is both entertaining and educational, helping to instill in children an appreciation of animals and nature.
Publisher: Adventure Publications
ISBN: 1647552273
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
The true story of an injured owl’s recovery and return to nature Greta the Great Horned Owl is out hunting mice. She has no idea that her life is about to change forever. A train strikes her, severely injuring her wing and leg. A rescue team brings her to a wildlife rehabilitation center—and this is just the beginning of her story. Will surgery save her wing? Can Greta learn to fly again? Her only hope of returning to the wild is to prove that she can hunt. Greta the Great Horned Owl is a true story told with gorgeous photographs and heartwarming text by award-winning author Christie Gove-Berg. Through Greta’s journey, readers learn about owls and wildlife rehabilitation centers. See the inside of a wildlife hospital. Learn how veterinarians help animals to get better. Find out about owl diets, nests, and families. Greta the Great Horned Owl is both entertaining and educational, helping to instill in children an appreciation of animals and nature.
Baby Owl's Rescue
Author: Jennifer Keats Curtis
Publisher: Arbordale Publishing
ISBN: 160718060X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
What if you found a baby owl in your backyard? Would you know what to do? Where would you go to find help? Join young Maddie and Max as they learn a valuable lesson from a little lost owl in Baby Owl's Rescue by Jennifer Keats Curtis. The brother and sister pair just wanted to play baseball one day. They never expected to come face-to-face with a wild animal! Lush illustrations by Laura Jacques accompany this story and demonstrate the proper treatment of wildlife. This story reminds all of us that we live in a world surrounded by wild animals, and those wild animals deserve our caution and our respect!
Publisher: Arbordale Publishing
ISBN: 160718060X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
What if you found a baby owl in your backyard? Would you know what to do? Where would you go to find help? Join young Maddie and Max as they learn a valuable lesson from a little lost owl in Baby Owl's Rescue by Jennifer Keats Curtis. The brother and sister pair just wanted to play baseball one day. They never expected to come face-to-face with a wild animal! Lush illustrations by Laura Jacques accompany this story and demonstrate the proper treatment of wildlife. This story reminds all of us that we live in a world surrounded by wild animals, and those wild animals deserve our caution and our respect!
The Great Horned Owl Rescue
Author: Michaele Dufresne
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781584539629
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781584539629
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
Healer of Angels
Author: Martin Tyner
Publisher: Amethyst Moon
ISBN: 9781935354123
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Healer of Angels is a heartwarming collection of true stories of a young boy overcoming life's challenges and disabilities with the guidance of wise grandparents and other mentors. This process leads to a life dedicated to the rescue, healing and release of the wild creatures of the desert southwest. Some of the stories are humorous and some bittersweet, but each will inspire, teaching a lesson as it touches the readers' heart. Join Mr. Tyner as he reflects back on his life: from a young boy terrified of birds to becoming the first man in North America licensed to train a wild golden eagle in the ancient art of falconry; from a shy dyslectic teenager, to the founder and CEO of the Southwest Wildlife Foundation. Martin Tyner is one of America's foremost wildlife rehabilitators, a master falconer, eagle falconer, and wildlife and environmental educator. He travels throughout the west providing wildlife programs accompanied by his devoted companion, Scout, a wild golden eagle.
Publisher: Amethyst Moon
ISBN: 9781935354123
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Healer of Angels is a heartwarming collection of true stories of a young boy overcoming life's challenges and disabilities with the guidance of wise grandparents and other mentors. This process leads to a life dedicated to the rescue, healing and release of the wild creatures of the desert southwest. Some of the stories are humorous and some bittersweet, but each will inspire, teaching a lesson as it touches the readers' heart. Join Mr. Tyner as he reflects back on his life: from a young boy terrified of birds to becoming the first man in North America licensed to train a wild golden eagle in the ancient art of falconry; from a shy dyslectic teenager, to the founder and CEO of the Southwest Wildlife Foundation. Martin Tyner is one of America's foremost wildlife rehabilitators, a master falconer, eagle falconer, and wildlife and environmental educator. He travels throughout the west providing wildlife programs accompanied by his devoted companion, Scout, a wild golden eagle.
Owls
Author: Kari Schuetz
Publisher: Bellwether Media
ISBN: 1600145981
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces owls to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.
Publisher: Bellwether Media
ISBN: 1600145981
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces owls to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.
Maggie the One-Eyed Peregrine Falcon
Author: Christie Gove-Berg
Publisher: Adventure Publications
ISBN: 1591936306
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Maggie has just learned to fly when she crashes into the side of a building. She falls to the ground, alone and injured. Who will help her? As told with real photographs, this true story explains how wildlife hospitals rescue and treat injured animals. Their goal is to release the animals back into the wild. Sometimes, this isn't possible--but there can still be a happy ending. Maggie's story, written by Christie Gove-Berg, is just such a success!
Publisher: Adventure Publications
ISBN: 1591936306
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Maggie has just learned to fly when she crashes into the side of a building. She falls to the ground, alone and injured. Who will help her? As told with real photographs, this true story explains how wildlife hospitals rescue and treat injured animals. Their goal is to release the animals back into the wild. Sometimes, this isn't possible--but there can still be a happy ending. Maggie's story, written by Christie Gove-Berg, is just such a success!
Golden Eagle Vs. Great Horned Owl
Author: Nathan Sommer
Publisher: Torque Books
ISBN: 9781648342981
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Golden eagles are some of the fiercest raptors in the world! But what would happen if a great horned owl challenged their territory? This high-interest title examines the advantages and attack moves of each of these birds of prey. Charts offer side-by-side comparisons, while profiles highlight stats for each animal. A final narrative imagines a battle between the two predators. Who will control the skies?
Publisher: Torque Books
ISBN: 9781648342981
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Golden eagles are some of the fiercest raptors in the world! But what would happen if a great horned owl challenged their territory? This high-interest title examines the advantages and attack moves of each of these birds of prey. Charts offer side-by-side comparisons, while profiles highlight stats for each animal. A final narrative imagines a battle between the two predators. Who will control the skies?
Lawn Gone!
Author: Pam Penick
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
ISBN: 1607743159
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
A colorful guide covering the basics of replacing a traditional lawn with a wide variety of easy-care, no-mow, drought-tolerant, money-saving options that will appeal to today's busy, eco-conscious homeowner. Americans pour 300 million gallons of gas and 1 billion hours every year into mowing their lawns, not to mention 70 million pounds of pesticides and $40 billion for lawn upkeep. No Wonder the anti-lawn movement is thriving, as today's eco-conscious consumers realize that their traditional lawns are water-hogging, chemical-ridden, maintenance-intensive burdens. Lawn Gone!, from award-winning gardening blogger Pam Penick, is the first basic introduction to low-water, easy-care lawn alternatives for beginning gardeners, written in a friendly style with an approachable package. It covers all the available time-saving options: alternative grasses, ground cover plants, artificial turf, hardscaping, mulch, and more. In addition, it includes step-by-step lawn-removal methods, strategies for dealing with neighbors and homeowner associations, and how to minimize your lawn if you're not ready to go all the way.
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
ISBN: 1607743159
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
A colorful guide covering the basics of replacing a traditional lawn with a wide variety of easy-care, no-mow, drought-tolerant, money-saving options that will appeal to today's busy, eco-conscious homeowner. Americans pour 300 million gallons of gas and 1 billion hours every year into mowing their lawns, not to mention 70 million pounds of pesticides and $40 billion for lawn upkeep. No Wonder the anti-lawn movement is thriving, as today's eco-conscious consumers realize that their traditional lawns are water-hogging, chemical-ridden, maintenance-intensive burdens. Lawn Gone!, from award-winning gardening blogger Pam Penick, is the first basic introduction to low-water, easy-care lawn alternatives for beginning gardeners, written in a friendly style with an approachable package. It covers all the available time-saving options: alternative grasses, ground cover plants, artificial turf, hardscaping, mulch, and more. In addition, it includes step-by-step lawn-removal methods, strategies for dealing with neighbors and homeowner associations, and how to minimize your lawn if you're not ready to go all the way.
Snowy Owl Invasion!
Author: Sandra Markle
Publisher: Millbrook Press (Tm)
ISBN: 1512431060
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Millbrook Press (Tm)
ISBN: 1512431060
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
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.
The Great Penguin Rescue
Author: Sandra Markle
Publisher: Millbrook Press
ISBN: 1512413151
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
African Penguins are in trouble, and many people are trying to help. Scientists and volunteers are working together in South Africa to create a hopeful future for these birds, one fluffy chick at a time. Full color.
Publisher: Millbrook Press
ISBN: 1512413151
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
African Penguins are in trouble, and many people are trying to help. Scientists and volunteers are working together in South Africa to create a hopeful future for these birds, one fluffy chick at a time. Full color.