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Eagle & birds of prey / written by Jemima Parry-Jones ; photographed by Frank Greenaway.

Eagle and birds of prey (other title)

Summary:

Describes the anatomy, hunting techniques, mating, nesting, and eating habits of birds of prey. Get a bird's-eye view of the amazing world of raptors--from the majestic falcon, hawk, and eagle to the stealthy owl and the formidable vulture. This fascinating overview examines the development, anatomy, mating and nesting habits of birds of prey, as well as their techniques for stalking, catching and killing their quarry. Full-color photos.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0789458608
  • ISBN: 0789458616
  • ISBN: 078946618X
  • ISBN: 1590545818
  • ISBN: 9780789458605
  • ISBN: 9780789458612
  • ISBN: 9780789466181
  • ISBN: 9781590545812
  • Physical Description: 61 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 29 cm.
  • Publisher: New York, NY : Dorling Kindersley, [2000]

Content descriptions

General Note:
"A Dorling Kindersley book"--Title page verso.
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
What is a bird of prey? -- The raptor families -- Eggs, nests,and hatching -- Growth of the young raptor -- How raptors fly -- Wings and feathers -- Inside a bird of prey -- Feet and talons -- Hunting techniques -- Prey and feeding -- Heads and senses -- Skeletons -- Vultures -- Ospreys and fish eagles -- Kites and Harriers -- Hawks and Buzzards -- Eagles -- The secretary bird -- The Falcon family -- Owls -- Birds of prey in history -- Training a bird of prey -- Around the world.
Target Audience Note:
1060L Lexile
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader AR MG 6.6 1 17219.
Subject:
Birds of prey > Juvenile literature.
Eagles > Juvenile literature.

Available copies

  • 6 of 7 copies available at NC Cardinal.
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library. (Show)

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  • 0 current holds with 7 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Swansboro Branch Library J598.9 PAR (Text) 36015001003900 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Farmville Public Library J 598.91 PAR (Text) 23900000084208 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Macon County Public Library J598.9 P (Text) 39493104722501 Juvenile Nonfiction Checked out 08/21/2026
Moss Memorial Library J 598.9 PAR (Text) 80605001474989 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
NC Museum of Natural Sciences Library QL696.F3 P386 2000 (Text) 111392 Whiteville Branch Available -
NC Museum of Natural Sciences Library QL696.F3 P386 2000 (Text) 31879000170902 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Nantahala Community Library J598.9 P (Text) 39493105070868 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -

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