In her book What an Owl Knows, Jennifer Ackerman dives deep into the world of owls, exploring their unique behaviors, characteristics, and the fascinating ways in which these birds traverse their environment. With a keen eye for detail and a true passion for wildlife, Ackerman's work sheds much-needed light on the beautiful world of these nocturnal creatures and provides many insights into their hidden world. Throughout this book Ackerman gives the reader information to chew on, she uses informative storytelling, scientific research, and an inquisitive outlook on nature.
Ackerman uses the art of informative storytelling to her advantage. It captivates the reader and makes them feel as if they are experiencing what she is saying for themselves. A good example of this is from the following quote, “Because feathers tend to make a lot of noise, the quiet flight of owls …show more content…
Ackerman displays this quality when she gives the reader a newfound awareness of the world around them.
While an entertaining story keeps the reader engaged, scientific research is the backbone of this book. Jennifer Ackerman is a scientific author who uses her gift of writing to teach people about owls. Ackerman also interviews many scientists in her book, and she uses their research to help give the reader more knowledge. “For fifteen years he has led a long-term study of Burrowing Owls in the Pacific Northwest, which is unearthing strange and wonderful new findings about how these owls pick their mates, whether they inherit their vocalizations (passing them down from great-great-grandparent to great-great-grandchild), how they choose their burrows and decorate them, what they eat, where they go when they migrate-all in all, some sixteen different aspects of owl ecology, biology, and conservation.”
Ackerman uses the art of informative storytelling to her advantage. It captivates the reader and makes them feel as if they are experiencing what she is saying for themselves. A good example of this is from the following quote, “Because feathers tend to make a lot of noise, the quiet flight of owls …show more content…
Ackerman displays this quality when she gives the reader a newfound awareness of the world around them.
While an entertaining story keeps the reader engaged, scientific research is the backbone of this book. Jennifer Ackerman is a scientific author who uses her gift of writing to teach people about owls. Ackerman also interviews many scientists in her book, and she uses their research to help give the reader more knowledge. “For fifteen years he has led a long-term study of Burrowing Owls in the Pacific Northwest, which is unearthing strange and wonderful new findings about how these owls pick their mates, whether they inherit their vocalizations (passing them down from great-great-grandparent to great-great-grandchild), how they choose their burrows and decorate them, what they eat, where they go when they migrate-all in all, some sixteen different aspects of owl ecology, biology, and conservation.”