Raptor Books

We have selected the following titles related to the themes of the Wild Times that you may purchase through Amazon.com.

by Caroline Arnold, Robert Kruidenier (Photographer): Reading level: Ages 9-12; Hardcover - 48 pages (April 1997) Gulliver Books; As hawks, eagles, and falcons pass over Nevada's Goshute Mountains, scientists and the volunteers of HawkWatch International observe, catch, and measure the birds, charting statistics and plotting migration patterns.

by Sylvia A. Johnson, Ron Winch (Photographer): Reading level: Ages 9-12; Hardcover - 32 pages 1 Ed edition (July 1995) Dutton Books; Focuses on the work of the Gabbert Raptor Center in Minnesota. Johnson follows an injured bald eagle through the healing process, weaving in information on other varieties of raptors, including hawks and vultures. She concludes with the eagle's ceremonial release, suggestions of things children can do to help raptors, and some quick facts about the birds

by Wolfgang Epple, Manfred Rogl (Photographer): Reading level: Ages 4-8; Library Binding - 48 pages (October 1992) Carolrhoda Books; Extraordinary color photographs chronicle virtually every aspect of barn owl life. The well-written text explains the animals' activities, from courtship to several months after the birth of five chicks.

by Patricia Sutton, Clay Sutton (Contributor): Paperback - 144 pages (April 1996) Chapters Pub Ltd; Long considered creatures of myth and mystery, owls actually are commonplace if one knows how and where to look--often no further than one's own backyard. The Suttons--husband and wife naturalist team--have created a lavish, full-color spotter's guide, with a thorough description of owls, their habitat, range, diet, breeding and nesting habits.

by Suzie Gilbert, Sylvia Long (Illustrator): Reading level: Ages 4-8; Hardcover - 40 pages (September 1996) Chronicle Books; When Pete moves to a new town, he can't seem to make any friends. But one day, he takes a new road home from school, and what he discovers changes him forever. The spectacular images, carefully researched, capture the world from both a human and bird's-eye view, while a detailed glossary of birds and information about raptor rehabilitation underscore the importance of keeping the natural world wild.