Biography of a Snowy Owl

by Alice Lightner Hopf, Fran Stiles (Illustrator)

A snowy owlet's adventures in the Arctic tundra and the deep forest from birth to maturity are portrayed in a nature biography complemented by line drawings that capture the spirit of the magnificent white bird of prey.

62 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 1979

About the author

A.M. Hopf, or Alice Martha Lightner Hopf, is the author of more than nineteen books for young readers, among them science fiction novels. Her books include The Day of the Drones, Doctor to the Galaxy, and The Rock of Three Planets (published under the name A.M. Lightner). She also had a strong interest in natural history and entomology and has written several non-fiction children's books on the subject.

Reviews

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hopf’s “Biography of” series are always a pleasure to read. She delightfully teaches us about different species, their habitat, life, mating, feeding. and more in a story that captures the attention. This is a “living book” done well.