{"product_id":"owls-a-guide-to-every-species-in-the-world-isbn-9780062413888","title":"Owls: A Guide to Every Species in the World","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the fascinating and mysterious world of owls with this stunning full-color, encyclopedic visual guide that explores all 225 known species, packed with maps, photographs, illustrations, informative scientific details, and a bonus 35½\" x 12\" accordion poster illustrated with the true-to-size wing length of the largest owl, overlayed with the wing length of the smallest owl and several owls in-between.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHumans have long been fascinated by owls. From prehistoric cave paintings to popular modern children’s stories, these magnificent predators have been seen as harbingers of good fortune and impending disaster, as icons of fear and wisdom, and as the powerful sidekicks of magic-makers, including the beloved Harry Potter. Scientists have faced tremendous challenges trying to document the lives of these solitary, nocturnal, and highly elusive creatures. New species are still being discovered, as are new insights into the habits of even the most familiar varieties. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVisually spectacular and authoritative, \u003cem\u003eOwls \u003c\/em\u003eincludes full descriptions and maps of key viewing locations for all 225 owl species in the world, and is illustrated with drawings and stunning full-color images from some of the leading wildlife photographers from around the world which capture these birds’ breathtaking beauty and power. The book also features a special section on the art of hiding—a highly honed skill set of the owl.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout, Marianne Taylor provides a wealth of detail on each type of bird’s hunting and breeding behavior, habitat, and conservation. Inside, are dozens of fun facts, such as: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly nineteen of the 225 known species of owls are found in North America;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwls can be found on all continents except Antarctica;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwls, like humans, have binocular vision;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwls cannot turn their eyes, but are able to rotate their heads up to 270 degrees;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwls are carnivorous and are known to eat rodents, small mammals, nocturnal insects, fish, and other birds. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLavishly illustrated and educational, this breathtaking volume is essential for readers interested in natural science, devout birders, professional ornithologists, and all owl lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eThis book is the comprehensive guide to all 225 recognized species in the world, from the ubiquitous Barn Owl to the Pernambuco Pygmy-Owl, which lives in a two-square-mile region in Brazil and was last seen in 2004. Each species is described in detail and accompanied by a distribution map and fact panel. The profiles cover the owls’ size, appearance, song, nesting habits, and habitats, as well as unusual behaviors.  More than 200 full-color photographs taken by leading wildlife photographers bring out the spectacular beauty of these birds of prey.  The general introduction to the book covers evolution and taxonomy, how owls hunt and camouflage themselves, and their breeding habits. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso included here is a fold-out poster that features comparative life-size illustrations of the wingspans of a range of owls, from the smallest Elf Owl to the Barn Owl, the Northern Hawk Owl, and the largest species, the Great Gray Owl. There is also a life-size photograph of the Great Gray Owl on the inside of this jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fascination with owls resonates through human history. From ancient myth and superstition to the most popular modern children’s stories, these intriguing, beautiful birds have been cast as harbingers of doom and fortune, icons of fear and wisdom, and powerful sidekicks of magic-makers. The study of owls presents tremendous challenges—most are nocturnal, solitary creatures, and naturally elusive. New species are still being discovered, which offers fresh insights into the habits of even the most familiar species. This stunning book features all 225 owl species from around the world, illustrated with breathtaking color photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“One super-amazing feature of this book is its paper jacket: Remove it from the book, unfold it, and the reverse side is a jaw-dropping photo of a great gray owl, shockingly tall and bulky, but life size.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBird Watcher's Digest\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This fascinating owl encyclopedia was written by Marianne Taylor . . . Apart from detailed profiles and images of each of the species, Taylor provides a lot of fascinating information about how owls see, hear, fly, hunt, mate, and more.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNational Geographic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Lavishly photographed.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If you’re looking for a readable introduction to each of the world’s owls, along with some great photos – this is the book you want.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Birder's Library\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Taylor’s comprehensive guide includes photographs and illustrations of all 225 known species and comes with a great bonus: Printed on the other side of the book jacket is a fold-out poster of a Great Gray Owl.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMiami Herald\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Taylor makes a gallant effort to be up-to-date on owl taxonomy and nomenclature despite their ongoing flux . . . encyclopedic, offers condensed information about a plausible version of all the world’s species of owls.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe New York Review of Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“In size and tone, \u003cem\u003eOwls\u003c\/em\u003e aims as much for the celebratory as the encyclopedic . . .” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888321753317,"sku":"NP9780062413888","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062413888.jpg?v=1730228827","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/owls-a-guide-to-every-species-in-the-world-isbn-9780062413888","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}