What’s that strange bird with the heart-shaped face? It’s a barn owl! This silent hunter soars through the air at night looking for food. Beginning readers will learn all about these unusual creatures in this simple yet playful nonfiction text. They will also learn basic information about where barn owls live, what they eat, and all about their peculiar bodies and behaviors. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The lively text, colorful design, and eye catching photos are sure to capture the interest of emergent readers.