Author: Andrew Solway Publisher: Capstone Classroom ISBN: 9781403482297 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 52
Book Description
Explains how eagles, among the most remarkable predators in the skies, and other birds, have adapted to become so successful in survival.
Author: Ruth E. Tingay Publisher: Cornell University Press ISBN: 0801448735 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 260
Book Description
The reader experiences the cultural shock of being guest of honor at a circumcision ceremony, the absurdity of sharing an aquatic car with the Khmer Rouge, and the sense of foreboding at being press-ganged into a frenzied tribal death march through the jungle. The Eagle Watchers covers twenty-four species on six continents, from well known (bald eagle; golden eagle), to obscure (black-and-chestnut eagle; New Guinea harpy eagle), and from common (African fish eagle) to critically endangered (Philippine eagle; Madagascar fish eagle). The diverse experiences vividly described in this book reveal the passion, dedication, and sense of adventure shared by those who study these majestic birds and strive for their conservation.
Author: Jemima Parry-Jones Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 0756668115 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 61
Book Description
With wingspans that can measure upward of seven feet, huge hooked beaks, and a reputation for their quiet elegance in the air, eagles remain one of the most impressive birds of prey in the world. In this new guide, brilliant full-color photographs give the reader an "eyewitness" view of the world of eagles, vultures, hawks, kites, owls, falcons, and other birds of prey. See a secretary bird stamping on a snake, a kestrel hovering in midair, a tawny eagle in flight across the page, and a burrowing owl coming out of its burrow. Learn what an eagle''s bones and muscles look like, how falconers train hawks, falcons, and other birds, what steppe eagles eat in winter, and how Harris'' hawks hunt in teams. Discover how an alula helps birds to fly, which bird of prey has talons as big as a grizzly bear''s claws, how vultures can fly for hours with scarcely a flap of their wings, and much, much more. Discover the world of birds of prey how they grow, fly, live, and hunt
Author: Laura Hamilton Waxman Publisher: Lerner Classroom ISBN: 1467796298 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 36
Book Description
"This book covers information (life cycle, appearance, habitat) about the bald eagle. Each chapter discusses an aspect of the eagle's life, comparing the bird to a similar bird and to a very different bird."--
Author: Andrew Solway Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree Library ISBN: 9781403482228 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 52
Book Description
Eagles are among the most remarkable predators in the skies, but how have they, and other birds, adapted to become so successful? The series explores how some of our favorite animals are uniquely adapted to their environment. Each book looks at the various ways in which different species have adapted to their surroundings and covers habitat, defenses, camouflage, and the way animals find food.
Author: Shannon H. Harts Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP ISBN: 1538257467 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 32
Book Description
The bald eagle is a familiar symbol of the United States, but these birds boast many other incredible features, including three eyelids and the ability to swoop down and catch prey at speeds of 100 miles per hour. These and other fascinating facts will keep readers engaged as they learn important information about the national bird of the United States. Stunning photographs and intriguing graphic organizers enhance informative text about bald eagle habitats, behaviors, adaptations, and conservation. The science and trivia in this book will make readers feel impressed by these remarkable raptors.
Author: Various Publisher: VM eBooks ISBN: Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 42
Book Description
IT has become a universal custom to obtain and preserve the likenesses of one’s friends. Photographs are the most popular form of these likenesses, as they give the true exterior outlines and appearance, (except coloring) of the subjects. But how much more popular and useful does photography become, when it can be used as a means of securing plates from which to print photographs in a regular printing press, and, what is more astonishing and delightful, to produce the real colors of nature as shown in the subject, no matter how brilliant or varied. We quote from the December number of the Ladies’ Home Journal: “An excellent suggestion was recently made by the Department of Agriculture at Washington that the public schools of the country shall have a new holiday, to be known as Bird Day. Three cities have already adopted the suggestion, and it is likely that others will quickly follow. Of course, Bird Day will differ from its successful predecessor, Arbor Day. We can plant trees but not birds. It is suggested that Bird Day take the form of bird exhibitions, of bird exercises, of bird studies—any form of entertainment, in fact, which will bring children closer to their little brethren of the air, and in more intelligent sympathy with their life and ways. There is a wonderful story in bird life, and but few of our children know it. Few of our elders do, for that matter. A whole day of a year can well and profitably be given over to the birds. Than such study, nothing can be more interesting. The cultivation of an intimate acquaintanceship with our feathered friends is a source of genuine pleasure. We are under greater obligations to the birds than we dream of. Without them the world would be more barren than we imagine. Consequently, we have some duties which we owe them. What these duties are only a few of us know or have ever taken the trouble to find out. Our children should not be allowed to grow to maturity without this knowledge. The more they know of the birds the better men and women they will be. We can hardly encourage such studies too much.” Of all animated nature, birds are the most beautiful in coloring, most graceful in form and action, swiftest in motion and most perfect emblems of freedom. They are withal, very intelligent and have many remarkable traits, so that their habits and characteristics make a delightful study for all lovers of nature. In view of the facts, we feel that we are doing a useful work for the young, and one that will be appreciated by progressive parents, in placing within the easy possession of children in the homes these beautiful photographs of birds. The text is prepared with the view of giving the children as clear an idea as possible, of haunts, habits, characteristics and such other information as will lead them to love the birds and delight in their study and acquaintance.
Author: Ann Parris-Stewart Publisher: Covenant Books, Inc. ISBN: Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 29
Book Description
The bald eagle is the national emblem of the United States of America. In this book, the author has created a beautiful love story about two of these majestic and amazing birds. Incorporating facts about bald eagles, the author has produced a work that will enhance the readers' knowledge of these birds while providing a pleasant reading experience. Using the literary device known as personification, the author gives human attributes to these birds, making this story a must read for all children.
Author: Rebecca Lynn Grambo Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN) ISBN: Category : Eagles Languages : en Pages : 116
Book Description
Introduces the origins, nature, physical features, and behavior of the eagles of the world and presents the different kinds, focusing on the golden and bald eagles and other eagles of North America and Europe.
Author: Andrew Solway
Author: Ruth E. Tingay
Author: Jemima Parry-Jones
Author: Laura Hamilton Waxman
Author: Andrew Solway
Author: Shannon H. Harts
Author: Kent Durden
Author: Various
Author: Ann Parris-Stewart
Author: Rebecca Lynn Grambo