"This revised edition surveys key aspects of hawks, describing these birds of prey's appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains how the sun is carried by hawks."--

"Introduces readers to the lives of different raptor species and how they help their environments. Learn about their role in the food web and how their actions benefit animals. Additional features include an infographic showing how raptors affect their ecosystems, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research"--Provided by the publisher.

"Have you ever heard someone described as having 'hawk eyes?' That description is taken from a unique raptor whose extraordinary eyesight makes it one of the best hunters in the bird world. It's the hawk! This book covers everything about this bird of prey, including its appearance, behavior, and survival techniques. Readers also learn how to use their life science knowledge to identify hawks in the wild. Colorful photographs, interesting fact boxes,...

"What makes falcons different from other birds of prey? If it isn't their small size, it's their unique ability to be trained by people to hunt. Readers learn these facts and more through this volume, which offers an exciting perspective on important elementary life science topics. Readers will delight in learning about this raptor's appearance, survival techniques, predatory behavior, and more. Popular falcon species such as the Peregrine falcon...