Vultures

by Nathan Sommer

Overview

Vultures are scavengers that will eat almost anything they can find! These birds of prey are able to feed on decaying meat and trash due to special acids in their digestive system that keep them from getting sick. This title uses captivating photos and engaging facts to take striving readers into the world of these bald birds.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781681036298
Publisher:	Bellwether Media
Publication date:	08/01/2018
Series:	Birds of Prey
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Lexile:	570L (what's this?)
File size:	145 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

Table of Contents

Group Snacking 4

What are Vultures? 8

Scavenger Life 12

Made to Scavenge 16

Turkey Vulture Profile 20

Glossary 22

To Learn More 23

Index 24

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2018
Gr 3–5—These bird profiles focus strongly on hunting abilities. The opening pages of each title describe a single bird capturing prey, followed by a survey of the qualities and behaviors that make the group such skilled predators. Falcons, for example, examines what they hunt and how their nests, flying abilities, and physical features aid their efforts. Photographs typically show the birds either hunting or eating and include a variety of species within the group. Splashes of deep purples, grays, and other colors decorate the pages, without taking too much attention away from the photographs. Most, but not all images, include species identification in the text or caption. A closing spread provides a slightly more detailed look at a particular species. VERDICT Solid choices to fill gaps or add depth to a popular subject area.

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