Books in QEB Animal Lives series

"Tiny cracks appear on a shell as the first chick gets ready to leave his safe, warm world. He has a special little bump on top of his beak - an egg tooth - which helps him to push his way out." Superbly detailed drawings capture the bird's disarming beauty as it swoops silently in search of prey, offers gifts of food to its mate, and finds a place to nest. The carefully crafted text integrates facts about various aspects of the owl's life cycle into a narrative that informs and fascinates. Parents and kids discovering nature together will find this a thought-provoking introduction to the appreciation of a wild animal in its natural habitat. Includes a fact file, glossary, index, and notes on habitat and conservation.

Every classroom library-and every home library-needs a set of these fascinating books! School-age children refer to these books over and over again while writing essays, preparing reports, creating presentations, or for the pure enjoyment of reading about some of the most amazing creatures in the animal kingdom. Headings include: Facts about the animal - Types of the animal - Where do they live? - Beginning life - Growing up - Predators - Feeding - Senses - Movement - Communication - The animal under threat - Life cycle - Glossary - Index Each book in the series provides a wealth of information that students can trust. The lavish, full-color photographs and the inviting, easy-to-understand text transform the work of research into an intriguing investigation. All books in the series measure 81/4" x 101/2".