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Owls
In this level 1 reader, young readers will explore the feathery world of adorable owls. Follow these curious-looking creatures through their wooded habitats, learn how owls raise their young, hunt, and protect themselves.
Beautiful photos and carefully leveled text make this book perfect for reading aloud or for independent reading.
From the Trade Paperback edition.
Beautiful photos and carefully leveled text make this book perfect for reading aloud or for independent reading.
From the Trade Paperback edition.
32 pages, Library Binding
Published July 8, 2014
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July 26, 2014
This is an awesome series for younger readers. The photographs are large and close up- check out the owl's talons. The text is informative; I learned that owls have four toes, one that can move either front or back. Activities are included in the back to review what students learned.
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April 6, 2016Curricular Tie: Science and Language Arts
How it can be used to enhance instruction:
Owls can used as part of a study about animals or birds in science. It is also a great read aloud in language arts class. Students can explore the well-organized text features and identify main idea and detail. The amount of text would be good as a read aloud for all ages, as a group read for 2-4 grade, and as an independent read for 4-6. Students can create graphic organizers to sort the information. They can also generate research questions of their own to pursue.
Rationale:
Owls is a level 1 reader published by National Geographic.They have a wide variety of books organized in a similar fashion making it easy for readers to build confidence and nonfiction reading skills. The information is accurate, the many pictures and text features are detailed and interesting. Although, on some pages there is information overload. This is something that can be discussed with students to evaluate nonfiction writing.
How it can be used to enhance instruction:
Owls can used as part of a study about animals or birds in science. It is also a great read aloud in language arts class. Students can explore the well-organized text features and identify main idea and detail. The amount of text would be good as a read aloud for all ages, as a group read for 2-4 grade, and as an independent read for 4-6. Students can create graphic organizers to sort the information. They can also generate research questions of their own to pursue.
Rationale:
Owls is a level 1 reader published by National Geographic.They have a wide variety of books organized in a similar fashion making it easy for readers to build confidence and nonfiction reading skills. The information is accurate, the many pictures and text features are detailed and interesting. Although, on some pages there is information overload. This is something that can be discussed with students to evaluate nonfiction writing.
November 30, 2022
We all know the big eyed bird that flies and hoots, its an owl! There are so many types of owls, 155 to be exact. They range in all sorts of sizes, including different types of heads. They live all over the world. From the cold to the hot, to the desert, to the mountains, and even the ocean. They are excellent fliers, and have lots of skills to hunt. They hunt best at night as their eyes see the clearest then. Their wings are strong and quick, and their beak is sharp and can tear their food. Their ears are excellent as they can hear a mouse on the ground 75 feet away. Their bodies were designed to hunt, as they are fast, can pounce, and are strong, quick, and quiet. Something silly about owls is that they cannot move their eyes but they can move their heads/necks. They can see all the way behind them to follow their prey. The book goes on to talking about all different aspects of an owls life such as what their prey is, how dinner time works, where they live, how they sleep, and even fun facts. It names off and shows images of all different types of owls, showing the range in sizes, colors, and looks. Some have circular heads, others have heart shaped heads. There are close up of eyes, wings, heads, etc. The illustrations and writing work together to complete a really well quality book that can be enjoyed with a range of children.
This book did it’s job, it’s informative, and it does it in an entertaining way. It asks questions throughout, has lots of intriguing pictures that are eye catching and informative in their own sense. It defines and breaks downs lots of details which helps readers of all levels understand. Overall these books are a classic read in elementary school due to its informative and engaging nature. I think that this can be used throughout elementary grades K-5, whether thats through guided reading, read alouds, or independent reading.
This book did it’s job, it’s informative, and it does it in an entertaining way. It asks questions throughout, has lots of intriguing pictures that are eye catching and informative in their own sense. It defines and breaks downs lots of details which helps readers of all levels understand. Overall these books are a classic read in elementary school due to its informative and engaging nature. I think that this can be used throughout elementary grades K-5, whether thats through guided reading, read alouds, or independent reading.
March 3, 2023
Key words: nonfiction, owls, browsable, informative, descriptive
Are you fascinated with Owls? Would you like to know more about these mysterious, beautiful birds? I know I am, and I love learning about them! You can learn more too when you pick up this book which is just one in a part of the National Geographic Kids series! You can learn about the different types of owls! I knew there were many, but this book told me there are actually 155 different types! You can also learn about how they hunt, what they eat, where they nest, owlets, and more!
All about Owls is a browsable book I feel because you don't necessarily have to read through it from beginning to end. You can open the book on any page and start reading facts about owls. I also feel it can be categorized as a descriptive text due to the detail it goes into about these birds.
Are you fascinated with Owls? Would you like to know more about these mysterious, beautiful birds? I know I am, and I love learning about them! You can learn more too when you pick up this book which is just one in a part of the National Geographic Kids series! You can learn about the different types of owls! I knew there were many, but this book told me there are actually 155 different types! You can also learn about how they hunt, what they eat, where they nest, owlets, and more!
All about Owls is a browsable book I feel because you don't necessarily have to read through it from beginning to end. You can open the book on any page and start reading facts about owls. I also feel it can be categorized as a descriptive text due to the detail it goes into about these birds.
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November 30, 2021This National Geographic book about Owls is not only a good source for nonfiction but also a good, simple text for beginning readers. The text is very informative and gets to the point. There is not a lot of text on each page, and pages often include charts or text bubbles. The nonfiction book also includes and table of contents, glossary and vocabulary words. Nonfiction books are good for students to read because they are learning factual information that is not always trusted in a fiction book.
November 4, 2018
perfect for my owl lesson, though we only read parts of it
December 9, 2019
Awesome books. Great information and brilliant pictures.
January 30, 2020
Perfect book about all things owl.
March 26, 2024
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April 27, 2016
Synopsis: "In this level 1 reader, young readers will explore the feathery world of adorable owls. Follow these curious-looking creatures through their wooded habitats, learn how owls raise their young, hunt, and protect themselves. Beautiful photos and carefully leveled text make this book perfect for reading aloud or for independent reading."
My Review: This is a great level one reader for those who are curious about the owls they hear at night or that maybe they saw at the zoo. The sentences and words are simple and it is full of facts that are easy to understand and remember for those young animal lovers. The pictures are all photographs and each one is a different type of owl.
My Review: This is a great level one reader for those who are curious about the owls they hear at night or that maybe they saw at the zoo. The sentences and words are simple and it is full of facts that are easy to understand and remember for those young animal lovers. The pictures are all photographs and each one is a different type of owl.
December 31, 2014
Love this series for nonfiction readers! Great use of nonfiction features and interesting information is presented.
April 29, 2015
Great book about owls.
I'd like to use this as a mentor text for text features and to inspire kids to write their own nonfiction book.
I'd like to use this as a mentor text for text features and to inspire kids to write their own nonfiction book.
January 16, 2021
So it appears the large wing spanned brown & white owl that hangs out here must be an "eagle owl".
Enjoyable short kid book about owls, with nice pictures and interesting facts.
Enjoyable short kid book about owls, with nice pictures and interesting facts.
January 24, 2019
I had no idea there were 155 different kinds of owls.
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