Snowy Owl Invasion! - (Sandra Markle's Science Discoveries) by Sandra Markle (Paperback)

About the Book

In late 2013, snowy owls started showing up in unlikely places, like Florida, . What caused these birds to leave their Arctic home? Markle explains the story behind the owls' unusual behavior in the winter of 2013-2014 and presents the science behind this "irruption" of owls. Full color.

Book Synopsis

Late in 2013, snowy owls started showing up in places no one expected to find them--including Florida. What had caused so many of these majestic birds to leave their Arctic home and fly to southern Canada and the United States? Scientists quickly began working to find out. Author Sandra Markle brings together firsthand reports from the scientists involved along with stunning photographs of the owls to explain this rare event, known as an irruption. Follow along as scientists figure out why snowy owls took part in this unusual migration and discover what they learned from the unexpected opportunity to study them up close.

Review Quotes

"A solid pick for aspiring biologists and techno fans alike."--Booklist

-- (11/13/2017 12:00:00 AM)

"[I]nterviews and accompanying photographs set the book apart and bring the story to life. The writing is easy to understand and never boring. . . . An excellent purchase for STEM collections."--starred, School Library Journal

-- (11/21/2017 12:00:00 AM)

"Markle introduces the birds, the lemmings, and the science in lively, clear prose organized into chapters profusely illustrated with well-captioned photographs."--starred, Kirkus Reviews

-- (10/26/2017 12:00:00 AM)