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Eagle & birds of prey Cover Image Book

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

Eagle and birds of prey (other title)
Parry-Jones, Jemima. (Author).

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.

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Swansboro Branch Library J598.9 PAR (Text) 36015001003900 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -