Sign-In
Cart
The Burrowing Owls of the Prairie Grasslands
Hardcover
Series: Wild by Nature, Book 2
Currently unavailable to order
Please enter your email and a message will be sent to you when this product becomes available on our website.
ISBN13: 9781779460318
Publisher: Groundwood Books
Published: Jun 2 2026
Pages: 36
Weight: 0.85
Height: 0.40 Width: 8.80 Depth: 11.10
Language: English
It's spring in Grasslands National Park and burrowing owls are returning from a winter away to lay their eggs in this rare and protected habitat.
Lush illustrations celebrate the magnificent wild prairie of Grasslands National Park in southern Saskatchewan and feature the remarkable burrowing owls -- the only owls in the world to live underground! Meet the owls as they prepare a burrow and lay their eggs. See tiny fuzzy owlets hatch and grow before flying south to Mexico and Texas for the winter.
Sadly, these little owls who were once common in the grasslands of western and midwestern North America are now endangered. As the wild prairies were farmed and developed, far fewer places were left for the owls to nest and raise their young.
Today, biologists, Indigenous groups, landowners and conservationists are working hard to restore the vital grasslands and help this precarious species recover.
Includes an author's note about successful burrowing owl recovery programs and other wild animals of Grasslands National Park.
WILD BY NATURE
A series for young readers that explores the unique links between ecologically sensitive species and their habitats, and encourages the preservation of the world's wild places.
Key Text Features
illustrations
author's note
further information
further reading
facts
Correlates to the Common Core States Standards in English Language Arts:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.7
Use the illustrations and details in a text to describe its key ideas.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.2.3
Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.2.6
Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe.
Also from
Hodge, Deborah
Also in
Animals
National Geographic Kids My Favorite Animals Super Sticker Activity Book: Two Books in One with 2,000+ Stickers!
National Geographic Kids
Paperback
How to Build LEGO Dinosaurs: Go on a Journey to Become a Better Builder
Jessica Farrell
Nathan Dias
Hannah Dolan
Hardcover
National Geographic Kids Adorable Animals Super Sticker Activity Book: Two Books in One with 2,000+ Stickers!
National Geographic Kids
Paperback
National Geographic Kids Chapters: Courageous Canine!: And More True Stories of Amazing Animal Heroes
Halls, Kelly Milner
Paperback
National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Dinosaurs
National Geographic Kids
Hughes, Catherine D.
Hardcover
Hello, Baby Animals: A Durable High-Contrast Black-And-White Board Book for Newborns and Babies
Duopress Labs
Hardcover
Fourteen Ways of Looking at Jellyfish: (A Picture Book Exploring Ocean Life, Marine Science, and Underwater Wonders for Ages 6-8, Grades 1-3)
Weatherford, Carole Boston
Hardcover
Paint by Sticker Kids (Official): Under the Sea: Create 10 Pictures One Sticker at a Time!
Workman Publishing
Paperback
Paint by Sticker Kids (Official): Dinosaurs: Create 10 Pictures One Sticker at a Time!
Workman Publishing
Paperback
Paint by Sticker Kids (Official): Pets: Create 10 Pictures One Sticker at a Time!
Workman Publishing
Paperback
Buffalo Ways: The Enduring Story of Buffalo and the First Peoples of North America
Havrelock, Deidre
Hardcover
Our Little Library: A Foundational Language Vocabulary Board Book Set for Babies, Including Farm & Forest Animals, Fruits & Veggies, Toys & More
Paige, Tabitha, MS CCC-SLP
Hardcover
When Twilight Comes: The Animals and Plants That Bring Dawn and Dusk to Life
Atkins, Marcie Flinchum
Hardcover
Our Big Book of Animals: First 100 Animal Words for Language Development, Including Farm, Jungle, Pets, Bugs, and More
Paige, Tabitha, MS CCC-SLP
Hardcover
Everything You Need to Ace Science in One Big Fat Notebook: The Complete Middle School Study Guide
Workman Publishing
Paperback
Our Very Little Library Board Book Set: A Foundational Language Vocabulary Board Book Set for Babies
Paige, Tabitha, MS CCC-SLP
Hardcover
An Anthology of Beetles: A Collection of Brilliant Beetles from Around the World
Jones, Richard
Hardcover
Beasts from Before the Dinosaurs: Extraordinary Forgotten Creatures from 250 Million Years Ago
Lerwill, Ben
Hardcover
Questions and Answers about Dinosaurs: Prehistory as You've Never Seen It Before
Hibbert, Clare
Forster, Felicity
Hardcover
What Goes on Inside a Tide Pool: A Hermit Crab's Search for a New Home
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Scott, Katy
Hardcover
Our Little Adventures: Stories Featuring Foundational Language Concepts for Growing Minds
Paige, Tabitha, MS CCC-SLP
Hardcover
Bug Power: From Super Strength to Web Slinging; Learn about the Amazing Abilities of Bugs
Dole, Stephanie A.
Hardcover
Paint by Sticker Kids (Official): Zoo Animals: Create 10 Pictures One Sticker at a Time!
Workman Publishing
Paperback
Letter Tracing and Handwriting Practice Book: Trace Letters and Numbers Workbook of the Alphabet and Sight Words, Preschool, Pre K, Kids Ages 3-5 + 5-
Trace, Jennifer L.
Press, Diverse
Paperback
Hello, Ocean Friends: A Black-And-White Board Book for Babies That Helps Visual Development
Duopress Labs
Hardcover