This unique book penetrates the myths surrounding the owl to reveal its true nature--a swift and deadly animal perfectly adapted to the task of nocturnal hunting. Using lavishly illustrated spreads, the book shows the various adaptations that make the owl such an efficient hunter--its rotating head, large forward-set eyes, feathered camouflage, sharp beak, and keen hearing. Also examined in brilliantly illustrated diagrams are the owl's digestive, circulatory, reproductive, and skeletal systems.
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This unique book penetrates the myths surrounding the owl to reveal its true nature--a swift and deadly animal perfectly adapted to the task of nocturnal hunting. Using lavishly illustrated spreads, the book shows the various adaptations that make the owl such an efficient hunter--its rotating head, large forward-set eyes, feathered camouflage, sharp beak, and keen hearing. Also examined in brilliantly illustrated diagrams are the owl's digestive, circulatory, reproductive, and skeletal systems.
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Add this copy of Owls Inside and Out (Getting Into Nature) to cart. $50.71, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2004 by Powerkids Pr.
