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We read nonfiction books about science, nature, and many times both science AND nature combined.While it's great to have the book read before the meeting, it's not a requirement and you are still welcome to join! Just be prepared for spoilers :)
August Selection
In August we will be discussing "What an Owl Knows" by Jennifer Ackerman.
From the author of "The Genius of Birds" and "The Bird Way", a brilliant scientific investigation into owls—the most elusive of birds—and why they exert such a hold on human imagination
With their forward gaze and quiet flight, owls are often a symbol of wisdom, knowledge, and foresight. But what does an owl really know? And what do we really know about owls? Some two hundred sixty species of owls exist today, and they reside on every continent except Antarctica, but they are far more difficult to find and study than other birds because they are cryptic, camouflaged, and mostly active at night. Though human fascination with owls goes back centuries, scientists have only recently begun to understand the complex nature of these extraordinary birds.
In "What an Owl Knows", Jennifer Ackerman joins scientists in the field and explores how researchers are using modern technology and tools to learn how owls communicate, hunt, court, mate, raise their young, and move about from season to season. Ackerman brings this research alive with her own personal field observations; the result is an awe-inspiring exploration of owls across the globe and through human history, and a spellbinding account of the world’s most enigmatic group of birds.
Leader: Teri (she/her)
Contact: [email protected]
Book Club Webpage: https://www.auntiesbooks.com/science-and-nature-book-club-teri
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Auntie's Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave.,Spokane,WA,United States
