Screech Owl at Midnight Hollow - a Smithsonian's Backyard Book (Smithsonian' Backyard) [Hardcover]

C. Drew Lamm (Author), Joel Snyder (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1996 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Smithsonian' Backyard

Children will follow Screech Owl as he hunts and feeds his five little nestlings. When a larger owl tries to make a meal out of him, he is chased through the thicket, dashing and darting. Will Screech Owl escape? Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Screech Owl at Midnight Hollow is a fun and informative story with beautifully detailed illustrations. Watch your children have a blast reading and learning about the animals that live in an American backyard!



Book Features:
- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations
- Appropriate for ages 3-9
- Hardcover dimensions: 12 x 8 3/4 inches

Editorial Reviews

Review

Attractive --Publisher's Weekly

Expressive Illustrations --Teacher Librarian

Realistic --National Science Teachers Association

Expressive Illustrations --Teacher Librarian

Realistic --National Science Teachers Association

Expressive Illustrations --Teacher Librarian

Realistic --National Science Teachers Association

About the Author

Drew Lamm began her career as a naturalist. Romping through various ecosystems, she led children in nature studies in Ohio, Cape Cod and Canada. As an educator, she has taught life science, English and drama, and was on the faculty of The Writing Project at Teacher's College, Columbia University. Currently, she is a freelance writer, speaker and consultant, and teaches a course on writing at Manhattanville College. Drew has written Woodchuck at Blackberry Road and Cottontail at Clover Crescent for Smithsonian's Backyard. She lives with her husband Steve, and daughter, Ellery Rose, in Rowayton, Connecticut.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Soundprint; Casebound Hardcover book edition (April 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1568992645
• ISBN-13: 978-1568992648
• Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 8.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,044,267 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Illustrations, May 24, 2000

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This review is from: Screech Owl at Midnight Hollow - a Smithsonian's Backyard Book (Mini book) (Hardcover)

I read this book to elementary students during my owl programand they enjoy following the owls around for a night. Children areable to understand what an owl eats and where it lives. The pictures illustrate owls unique features like talons, tufts, and so on.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Night visitors, January 24, 2008

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Cynthia O'Hora (on a hill, Pa USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Screech Owl at Midnight Hollow - a Smithsonian's Backyard Book (Smithsonian' Backyard) (Hardcover)

With authentic illustrations, this book is an excellent introduction to screech owls and predator - prey. It also lends itself well to elementary classroom studies about the food web and ecosystems. The only thing lacking is the screech owl's melodious and haunting call.

5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful book that doesn't talk down to its audience, September 30, 2011

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Amy Ebelhack "Amy Ebelhack" (Charlotte, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Screech Owl at Midnight Hollow (Smithsonian' Backyard) (Smithsonian's Backyard) (Hardcover)

Having purchased several other books in the Smithsonian series, Screech Owl at Midnight Hollow managed to exceed my high expectations. While my daughter and I are big fans of the mini books--the perfect size for her to read in her car seat, or for me to toss in my bag on our way out the door--we bought this one in the full size edition and it is gorgeous. Like the other books in this series, it does a really good job of weaving fascinating facts into this nonfiction story in a way that enhances the plot. It begins with a mystery: why are so many little creatures disappearing from the yard on Midnight Hollow? We find the answer soon enough, and in the process learn all about screech owls: what they eat, how they grow and develop, how they raise their young, where they live, and--in an especially dramatic passage--the dangers they face while navigating the big world.

I love the way that this series of books teaches my daughter about different animals, and the way in which the authors manage to present the content in a way that is both entertaining and educational, while remaining age-appropriate. They do a good job of satisfying children's natural curiosity about the world around them, without ever talking above my daughter's head or down to her. Many of the books in this series are among her favorites, and I plan to continue to add to her collection--especially since most of these are part of the 4-for-3 promotion.