Buzzards

by Henry Abbot

Overview

Raptors, also known as birds of prey, are among the world's best hunters. Buzzards are one of them. This volume covers species such as the European buzzard and honey buzzard. Readers get an up-close look at this amazing bird through text that's designed to reinforce important elementary life science concepts. Topics covered include buzzards' appearance, hunting habits, predatory behavior, and nesting. Readers learn how to identify buzzards and other raptors in the wild. Colorful photographs, fact boxes, and non-fiction text features provide opportunities for additional learning.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781508142362
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	12/30/2015
Series:	Raptors! Series
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2016
Gr 3–5—Each title opens with a general introduction to raptors, then examines the specific qualities of each group. Logically organized text moves from physical qualities, such as talons and eyesight, to the behaviors that they enhance, like hunting. Varieties of species and locations within a group are noted. Transitions from the general group to one or two species, such as the bald eagle and golden eagle, are handled with clarity and focus. Coverage includes flight, hunting, habitats, and babies, though rarely with much depth. The use of air currents in flight, for example, is mentioned but not explored, and migration is not mentioned at all—many raptors don't migrate, but some do, especially hawks. Full-page photographs are a good mixture of birds flying, hunting, and feeding, and still body views. They depict a variety of species, about half of which are identified. Some photos highlight body features such as talons or beaks, though usually not with close-up views. VERDICT Solid introductions to popular birds.

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