Vocabulary
What is dissect?
To cut something up in order to study it
What is glossary?
To define the words used in the text
What do owls hunt for?
Meat
Where do owls sleep?
In wooden areas or places that provide cover
What do owls use their big eyes for?
To see well in the dark
What is hollow?
Nothing on the inside; empty
What is a diagram?
It shows parts of something, like an owl's body parts.
What are baby owls called?
Owlets
What happens to owls when humans destroy their habitats?
They lose their home or food.
What do owl pupils do when it's dark?
They enlarge to let more light in
What is enlarge?
To make bigger
What is Table of Contents?
It lists the sections of the book with their page numbers.
How many kinds of owls are there?
About 200 different kinds.
Can owls sleep in cacti?
Yes, some owls can sleep in cacti.
How do owls hear well?
Their ears are hidden behind facial disks
What is regurgitate?
bring food back up from the stomach; to throw up
What is headings?
Organizes the information into sections; mini-titles
Why do owls turn their heads?
Because their eyes do not move from side to side.
Why are owls considered versatile?
Because they can pick many different homes.
What is exceptional about an owl's hearing?
They can hear tiny creatures from far away
What is versatile?
Can be used in many different ways
How can you use the table of contents to find information?
By looking at the headings and page numbers to see where the information is located in the book.
Do male or female owls tend to be larger?
Female owls are larger than male owls.
What is a major problem for owls today?
Habitat destruction
Why might owls be better at hunting at night?
Because their eyesight is strong in darkness