Quick, Quiet, and Feathered

Each title in this delightful and informative series of young naturalist books looks at a different animal and invites youngsters to guess what it is. Opening with a three-word description and followed by a series of colorful drawings depicting a different part of the animal's body, each book gradually reveals the whole animal to the child reader. Accompanying text and additional illustrations provide further clues to the animal's identity and give an insight into how it lives. The books conclude with an illustration of the animal's young, a map of the world showing its homelands, a fun quiz, and a glossary.With each spread, the reader is closer to learning the identity of the barn owl. Hints in the text include information about its physical characteristics, folklore, hunting and feeding techniques, home territory, vocalizations, and young. A world map indicates the different places where the barn owl lives. Each piece of artwork isolates a specific body part while camouflaging the rest of the owl's body.