Ocean State Libraries

"Compares and contrasts different mammals, sea creatures, reptiles, birds, while sharing information about each animal's anatomy and behavior."--

"Early morning and a ruffle of feathers, a shadow gliding through the backyard. High above your house Father Hawk circles, sharp eyes searching for prey. Swoosh! He dives after chipmunks, crows, sparrows, squirrels. Screech! The sun hangs low in the sky as three hungry chicks wait. Will they eat today?" --

Introduces red-tailed hawks and describes their physical characteristics, habits, and life cycle.

Discusses the evolution, biology, life cycle, and social and mating behavior of hawks and falcons.

"A scientific look at hawks, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their wings, behaviors, relationships with humans, and variety of the hunting raptors in the world today"--

Text and photographs introduce members of the hawk family, with emphasis on the Cooper's Hawk.

Examines the special features and hunting behavior of hawks and describes the four main groups in North America: bird hawks, soaring hawks, kites, and harriers.

"Describes the characteristics, behaviors, and plights of hawks and falcons, and what people can do to help"--Provided by publisher.

Describes hawks, their habits, where they live, their hunting methods, and how they exist in the world of people.

Describes the physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitats of several species of avian predators.