Eyewitness Eagle and Birds of Prey: Discover the World of Birds of Prey--How They Grow, Fly, Live, and Hunt

By David Burnie

Book Overview

With their hooked beaks, curved talons, and superb eyesight, eagles, and birds of prey are born to kill. Swoop into the world of these formidable hunters.

Eyewitness: Eagles and Birds of Prey is a guide to birds of prey of all shapes and sizes. From majestic falcons to soaring vultures, you'll get a bird's eye view of their amazing world. Learn about their styles of flight and their hunting techniques. Explore the preying and feeding habits, from specialist feeders to scavengers.

Explore their anatomy in detail and know what makes them soar and glide. Follow the owls into the night and learn how they see and listen in almost complete darkness. Find out how eagles and other birds of prey have been part of our history and culture for years.

Eyewitness: Eagles and Birds of Prey is packed with easy-to-access information, vibrant images, and step-by-step illustrations for children to explore the realm of acrobats of the air.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1465451722
• ISBN13: 9781465451729
• Release Date: June 2016
• Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.7" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8