Burlington Public Library

"What would happen if a peregrine falcon and a red-tailed hawk met each other? What if they had to fight? Who do you think would win?"--Back cover.

This book gives fascinating facts about falcons and their lives in the wild.

Simple text and incredible close-up photographs bring out the importance of falcons. Each book contains important details about the body parts, habitat, and nesting of these lightning-fast predators. Includes surprising information about unique habits and whether members of the species are endangered. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of falcons, Earth's fast-flying birds of prey. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why peregrine falcons are such good fliers"--

"Equipped with strong senses and powerful features, falcons rule the skies. They also capture the imagination of readers everywhere. With an engaging design focused around expertly leveled text and colorful infographics that support visual literacy, introduce reluctant and beginning readers to the life cycle, features, and diets of these powerful birds of prey"--

"A look at falcons, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their wings, behaviors, relationships with humans, and their threatened status in the world today"--

"This book details the life and habits of falcons."--

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat and endangered status of hawks and falcons.

Text and photographs depict kestrels feeding, breeding, and defending themselves in their natural habitats.

When Maggie, a peregrine falcon, crashes into a building while learning how to fly, she is rescued and taken to a wildlife hospital where she is given the care she needs.