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From the soaring egale to the farm-yard owl, birds of prey are amongst the most powerful and agile predators on Earth. With their razor-sharp beaks and awe-inspiring wings, these creatures have captured the popular imagination. This illustrated comprehensive guide offers and insight into the world of birds of prey. This text provides insight into the bird's eyesight, how raptors hunt for prey and how some vultures ingeniously use tools for their quest for food. The book includes: five Focus spreads which take a closer look at one species of bird of prey or an aspect of their lives; Myth Boxes which explore legends and stories about birds of prey from many cultures and ages; and Did You Kw? features which provide facts that will both amaze and amuse. This text, for eight to 12 year olds, is for home and school use.

Photographs by
Kim Taylor
Place of Publication
London
Spine
7mm
Series Title
Nature Fact File
Content Note
Over 200 Colour Photographs
Author Biography
Robin Kerrod is an experienced children's writer whose main area of interest is science and natural history. He is the author of Fantastic Facts: Astronomy and Fantastic Facts: Weather for Southwater.
Out-Of-Print Date
21/02/2013
Reading Age
8-12
Date of Publication
30/06/2002
Imprint
Southwater
Interest Age
8-12
Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Genre
Children's General Interest & Leisure

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