Eyewitness Books: Eagle & Birds of Prey
Jemima Parry-Jones
Knopf
Nonfiction, YA Nature
****+
DESCRIPTION: No bird has been so honored by rulers the world over as the majestic eagle, and few can gaze upon a raptor soaring overhead without feeling a sense of wonder. This book offers an introduction to birds of prey around the world, discussing their unique anatomy, keen senses, flight and hunting methods, and their role in human history.
REVIEW: Like all Eyewitness books (and related knock-offs) I read, I primarily focused on the photographs. They are, after all, the main selling point of the series. Raptors make great reference animals for any number of fantastic creatures, and the many high-quality photographs - covering everything from skeleton to feathers and resting poses to active flight - make this book an excellent inspirational resource. The text is also informative, naturally, and written in a simple, kid-accessible style, describing the often mind-boggling abilities of these remarkable birds. This book makes a fine starting point for exploring the world of raptors.
You might also enjoy:
The Encyclopedia of World Wildlife (Mike and Peggy Briggs, Nonfiction - An overview of the many animals of Earth)
Eyewitness Books: Cat (Juliet Clutton-Brock, YA Nonfiction - Another title in the Eyewitness science book series, featuring cats)
On Feathered Wings: Birds in Flight (Richard Ettlinger, Nonfiction - Stunning photographs of flying birds)
Flights of Fantasy (Mercedes Lackey, editor, Fiction - Short stories featuring birds of prey)
The Folklore of Birds (Laura C. Martin, Nonfiction - Birds in myth, superstition, and folklore)
Eyewitness Books: Mythology (Neil Philip, YA Nonfiction - Another title in the Eyewitness science book series, featuring mythology)
Eyewitness Books: Butterfly & Moth (Paul Whalley, YA Nonfiction - Another title in the Eyewitness science book series, featuring butterflies)
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