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Books in Raptor series

  • Eagles

    Rosemary Jennings

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 15, 2016)
    As the national bird of the United States, the bald eagle may be the most recognizable raptor. However, there are about 6 eagle species in the world. Readers learn about many of them through this text, which offers a detailed look at eagles and the unique family of raptors to which they belong. Colorful photographs allow readers to visualize the textÂ’s content, which covers topics such as appearance, predatory behavior, survival techniques, and more. Written to support elementary life science standards, this text offers a fun take on important classroom concepts.
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  • Falcons

    Emily Wilson

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Feb. 11, 2016)
    What makes falcons different from other birds of prey? If it isnÂ’t their small size, itÂ’s their unique ability to be trained by people to hunt. Readers learn these facts and more through this volume, which offers an exciting perspective on important elementary life science topics. Readers will delight in learning about this raptorÂ’s appearance, survival techniques, predatory behavior, and more. Popular falcon species such as the Peregrine falcon are closely examined. Detailed photographs and fact boxes complete a comprehensive learning experience.
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  • Hawks

    Matthew Bates, Matt Bates

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Jan. 15, 2016)
    Have you ever heard someone described as having hawk eyes? That description is taken from a unique raptor whose extraordinary eyesight makes it one of the best hunters in the bird world. Its the hawk! This book covers everything about this bird of prey, including its appearance, behavior, and survival techniques. Readers also learn how to use their life science knowledge to identify hawks in the wild. Colorful photographs, interesting fact boxes, and age-appropriate language make it fun to learn about animal science!
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  • Falcons

    Emily Wilson

    Paperback (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 15, 2016)
    Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of falcons.
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  • Vultures

    Liz Chung

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Jan. 15, 2016)
    Vultures may be the most notorious bird of prey. Readers learn why this carnivore has a reputation for scavenging, as well as the characteristics that set it apart from other members of the raptor family. Highly detailed photographs allow readers to visualize a vultures life cycle and give readers the tools needed to identify vultures in the wild. With text written to support elementary science curricula, this high-interest title makes it fun to learn about vultures!
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  • Buzzards

    Henry Abbott

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Jan. 15, 2016)
    Raptors, also known as birds of prey, are among the worlds best hunters. Buzzards are one of them. This volume covers species such as the European buzzard, honey buzzard, and more. Readers get an up-close look at this amazing bird through text thats designed to reinforce important elementary life science concepts. Topics covered include buzzards appearance, hunting habits, predatory behavior, and nesting. Readers walk away knowing how to identify buzzards and other raptors in the wild. Colorful photographs, fact boxes, and non-fiction text features provide opportunities for additional learning.
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  • Kites

    Julie K. Lundgren

    Hardcover (Rourke Educational Media, Aug. 1, 2009)
    Amazing Photos And Interesting Facts Reveal Environmental Issues Kites Face As They Hunt For Food And Raise Their Young.
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  • Owls

    Ethan Danielson

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Jan. 15, 2016)
    What is that wide-eyed bird hooting in a tree? Its an owlone of the most recognizable raptors. This text introduces readers to the owl familys most interesting members. Readers delight in learning about owls predatory behavior and walk away knowing how this bird of prey got its reputation as one of the worlds most adept hunters. Written to support elementary curriculum standards, the age-appropriate language makes it easy to learn about life science. Fact boxes and detailed color photographs offer opportunities for additional learning.
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  • Buzzards

    Henry Abbott

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Jan. 15, 2016)
    Raptors, also known as birds of prey, are among the worlds best hunters. Buzzards are one of them. This volume covers species such as the European buzzard, honey buzzard, and more. Readers get an up-close look at this amazing bird through text thats designed to reinforce important elementary life science concepts. Topics covered include buzzards appearance, hunting habits, predatory behavior, and nesting. Readers walk away knowing how to identify buzzards and other raptors in the wild. Colorful photographs, fact boxes, and non-fiction text features provide opportunities for additional learning.
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  • Eagles

    Rosemary Jennings

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Jan. 15, 2016)
    As the national bird of the United States, the bald eagle may be the most recognizable raptor. However, there are about 60 eagle species in the world. Readers learn about many of them through this text, which offers a detailed look at eagles and the unique family of raptors to which they belong. Colorful photographs allow readers to visualize the texts content, which covers topics such as appearance, predatory behavior, survival techniques, and more. Written to support elementary life science standards, this text offers a fun take on important classroom concepts.
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  • Owls

    Ethan Danielson

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Jan. 15, 2016)
    What is that wide-eyed bird hooting in a tree? Its an owlone of the most recognizable raptors. This text introduces readers to the owl familys most interesting members. Readers delight in learning about owls predatory behavior and walk away knowing how this bird of prey got its reputation as one of the worlds most adept hunters. Written to support elementary curriculum standards, the age-appropriate language makes it easy to learn about life science. Fact boxes and detailed color photographs offer opportunities for additional learning.
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  • Hawks

    Matthew Bates, Matt Bates

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Jan. 15, 2016)
    Have you ever heard someone described as having hawk eyes? That description is taken from a unique raptor whose extraordinary eyesight makes it one of the best hunters in the bird world. Its the hawk! This book covers everything about this bird of prey, including its appearance, behavior, and survival techniques. Readers also learn how to use their life science knowledge to identify hawks in the wild. Colorful photographs, interesting fact boxes, and age-appropriate language make it fun to learn about animal science!
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