A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of owls, the winged nighttime hunters. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why some owls have big eyes and ears.

What would happen if a Peregrine Falcon and a Red-tailed Hawk met each other? What if they had to fight? Who do you think would win?

Examines the efforts of veterinarians and volunteers around the globe as they rescue raptors, showing common injuries, how these birds recover, and how they are released back into the wild.

"Describes the characteristics, habitat, behavior, life cycle, and threats to red-tailed hawks." --

Briefly discusses the physical characteristics and habits of owls, vultures, hawks, and eagles.

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.

Introduces the most ferocious raptors to rule the skies, from ospreys to vultures to hawks, and describes what raptors' lives are like as well as what sets them apart from other birds.--

Simple text and incredible close-up photographs bring out the importance of eagles. Contains important details about the body parts, habitat, and nesting of these powerful birds of prey. Includes surprising information about unique habits and whether members of the species are endangered.

Simple text and incredible close-up photographs bring out the importance of falcons. Each book contains important details about the body parts, habitat, and nesting of these lightning-fast predators. Includes surprising information about unique habits and whether members of the species are endangered. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.