Eagle & birds of prey
(Book)
Author:
NoveList Series:
Series:
Published:
New York, NY : Dorling Kindersley, 2000.
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
61 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Accelerated Reader:
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Points: 1
Lexile measure:
1060L
Status:
Description
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. Also discussed is the importance of the protection raptors in todays world.
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Cable Juvenile Nonfiction
J 598.9 PAR
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Jun 10, 2024
Iron River Juvenile Nonfiction
J 598.9 PAR Eyewitness
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Dec 6, 2023
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J 598.9 PAR EW
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Nov 5, 2024
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Jul 11, 2024
More Details
Language:
English
ISBN:
0789458608, 0789458616
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 6.6, 1 Points
Level 6.6, 1 Points
Lexile measure:
1060
Notes
General Note
"A Dorling Kindersley book"--T.p. verso.
General Note
Includes index.
General Note
Nonfiction.
Description
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.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,MG,6.6,1,17219.
Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Parry-Jones, J. (2000). Eagle & birds of prey. New York, NY, Dorling Kindersley.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Parry-Jones, Jemima. 2000. Eagle & Birds of Prey. New York, NY, Dorling Kindersley.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Parry-Jones, Jemima, Eagle & Birds of Prey. New York, NY, Dorling Kindersley, 2000.
MLA Citation (style guide)Parry-Jones, Jemima. Eagle & Birds of Prey. New York, NY, Dorling Kindersley, 2000.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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Record Information
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