{"product_id":"owls-who-gives-a-hoot-9781459835290","title":"Owls: Who Gives a Hoot?","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOwls are incredible creatures. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThey can see in the dimmest light, hear the faintest of sounds, fly silently and rotate their heads to look straight backward. Most owls are nocturnal, more often heard than seen. Even those that are active during the day stay largely out of sight.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOwls: Who Gives a Hoot?\u003c\/em\u003e reveals the secrets of these mysterious birds and the important role they play in our lives and their ecosystems. Learn about the 19 species that live in Canada and the United States--from the tiny elf owl to the hefty great horned owl. And meet the scientists, activists and young people who are working to keep these iconic birds in flight and turning heads for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe epub edition of this title is fully accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Frances Backhouse\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Orca Book Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/14\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 96\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 7.70w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781459835290\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/15\/2024 pg. 42\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrances Backhouse\u003c\/strong\u003e studied biology in university and worked as a park naturalist and a biologist before becoming an environmental journalist and author. She is the author of \u003cem\u003eBeavers: Radical Rodents and Ecosystem Engineers\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eGrizzly Bears: Guardians of the Wilderness\u003c\/em\u003e, as well as six books for adults. Her home office in Victoria, British Columbia, looks out over her backyard, where birds flitting about often distract her from writing. Sometimes at dusk a barred owl comes and perches in one of the tall oak trees, swiveling its head as it searches for reckless squirrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Orca Book Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43778278654067,"sku":"9.78146E+12","price":24.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_30dee882-3d1e-4f08-9623-fb56e9473a68.jpg?v=1757507601","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/owls-who-gives-a-hoot-9781459835290","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}