The Snowy Owl Scientist

Name: The Snowy Owl Scientist
Brand: Harper Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Mark Wilson
ISBN: 9780358748083

Author: Mark Wilson

Series: Scientists in the Field

Narrator: Mark Wilson

Unabridged: 2 hr 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Clarion Books

Published: 04/19/2022

Categories: Children's Nonfiction, Animals, Careers

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

Are the snowy owls in trouble? Venture into the Alaskan arctic and the summer realm of these predator birds to find out. Discover the diverse species necessary to owl survival, how climate change is affecting the landscape of their nesting site of past millennia, and what it takes to do field research in this action-packed addition to the award-winning Scientists in the Field series.It's July on Alaska's North Slope, and scientist Denver Holt is in Utqiagvik surveying nests. Denver has been coming here since 1992, and the snowy owls he studies have been coming here much longer: thousands of years.With its mix of coastal, low-elevation tundra and a rich presence of lemmings, the North Slope is the only area in Alaska where snowy owls regularly nest. How do snowy owls decide where they will nest? How do they manage to arrive at locations where food will be abundant? What drives the success of these delicate tundra ecosystems? These are the mysteries Denver is trying to solve to help ensure a bright future for these elegant hunters.Supplemental PDF accompanies the audiobook.

About Mark Wilson

“Wildlife photojournalist” is just another name for “mule” because I often find myself in remote places schlepping heavy loads of photography and camping gear. But the end results of my animal quests are usually worth the exertion. I’ve been writing about and photographing wild- life (especially birds) since middle school, where my classmates dubbed me “Birdman” at age twelve. After thirty-plus years of working as a newspaper photographer and columnist, I now host science-based live-owl programs with my wife, Marcia. We care for fifteen non-releasable raptors, including a snowy owl. Check out our website: eyesonowls.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sharon on April 12, 2022

The Snowy Owl Scientist by Mark Wilson is currently scheduled for release on April 19 2022. Are the snowy owls in trouble? Venture into the Alaskan arctic and the summer realm of these predator birds to find out. Discover the diverse species necessary to owl survival, how climate change is affecting......more

Goodreads review by BethFishReads on June 23, 2022

The Scientists in the Field series is among the very best STEM books for young readers, and this entry in the series is particularly excellent. Author-photographer Wilson takes readers to the far north of Alaska where he introduces us to the senior researcher studying the snowy owl and its nesting gr......more

Goodreads review by Lynn on November 14, 2022

Another outstanding book in the Scientist in the Field series. I learned so much from reading this book, reporting on Snowy Owl biologist , Denver Holt. Fantastic photographs and excellent text by Mark Wilson. I especially loved the chapter on banding the fledgling owl chicks who are often seized wi......more

Goodreads review by Wren on November 27, 2022

This book presents a deep dive into the work of a scientist studying snowy owls. It's comprehensive! There is a lot of text, but it's supported with several engaging photographs and a few illustrations. Even though some features target middle grade readers, I would put this in the hands of readers a......more

Goodreads review by Katherine on December 09, 2021

Step into the shoes of a researcher hoping to improve our understanding of snowy owls and their connection to the Ukquiavik ecosystem. The reason for the seasons, details on local wildlife with a focus on the snowy owl flow together seamlessly in this engaging non-fiction title. Follow a snowy owl f......more