birds of prey

Describes birds of prey such as eagles, hawks, and owls and tells where they live, what they eat, how they reproduce, and how to learn more about them.

An introduction to various species of vultures, describing their physical characteristics, feeding habits, parental behavior, and more.

High school sophomore Luther Wright volunteers to help raptors at a local veterinary clinic and helps Alex, a new girl who is a social outcast, discover the truth behind the forest fires that are afflicting their small, Montana town.

Describes threats to the survival of birds of prey such as condors, falcons, and owls, and examines conservation efforts up close, profiling projects and workers.

Discusses the physical features and behavior of daytime raptors, including eagles, harriers, kites, Old World vultures, caracaras, and falcons.

When her rescue of a baby hawk takes fifteen-year-old Taylor to a raptor rehabilitation center in rural Pennsylvania, their offer of a summer public relations job seems a step toward her dream of becoming a journalist.

Covers 39 species of North American hawks and other diurnal raptors. Includes detailed descriptions and range maps for each species.

Provides a behind-the-scenes look at the Vermont Raptor Center, a facility where volunteers rescue and rehabilitate hurt or abandoned birds of prey and eventually release them back into the wild.

Describes the anatomy, hunting techniques, mating, nesting, and eating habits of birds of prey.