birds of prey

Describes the anatomy, hunting techniques, mating, nesting, and eating habits of birds of prey, as well as their techniques for stalking, catching and killing their quarry.

Describes the habitat, physical traits, diet, and behavior of raptors. Focuses on their important role in their ecosystem. Also discusses threats to raptors today, and efforts to help them. Includes fact boxes, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to why snowy owls are at risk. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade.

"What would happen if a rattlesnake and a secretary bird met each other? What if they had a fight? Who do you think would win?"--Back cover.

An introduction to hawks that discusses their physical characteristics, natural habitats, diet, life cycle, and other related topics.

What would happen if a . . . falcon and a . . . hawk met each other? What if they had a fight? Who do you think would win?"--Back cover.

An introduction to owls that discusses their physical characteristics, natural habitats, diet, life cycle, and other related topics.

"Equipped with huge, watchful eyes and wings that flap silently, owls rule the night skies . . . leveled text and colorful infographics . . introduce reluctant and beginning readers to the life cycle, features, and diets of these powerful birds of prey"--Provided by publisher.

"Equipped with strong senses and powerful features, hawks rule the skies . . . leveled text and colorful infographics . . . introduce reluctant and beginning readers to the life cycle, features, and diets of these powerful birds of prey"--Provided by publisher.

"Equipped with strong senses and powerful features, eagles rule the skies . . . leveled text and colorful infographics . . . introduce reluctant and beginning readers to the life cycle, features, and diets of these powerful birds of prey"--Provided by publisher.