Description
Book SynopsisFrom stories of red-tailed hawks making their homes on the ledges of Manhattan skyscrapers to their role in protecting California's vineyards from flocks of grape-loving starlings,How Fast Can a Falcon Dive? explores how these avian predators interact with people and with their environment.
Trade Review"Want to know everything about birds of prey—our amazing raptors? Then Capainolo and Butler's compact book,
How Fast Can a Falcoln Dive?, is the place to start!" -- Joel Cracraft * Lamont Curator of Birds, American Museum of Natural History *
"Birds of prey are endlessly fascinating. They fill us with wonder—and questions. Fortunately, this book has the answers, presented in an engaging style. A 'must-read'
for anyone who admires raptors." -- Tim Gallagher * author of Falcon Fever and The Grail Bird *
"This work will appeal to lay readers and raptor fanatics (there are many!). As a
budding bird-watcher in high school, this reviewer would have devoured this book. Highly
recommended." * Choice *
"This reader-friendly and interesting book contains a wealth of information about birds of prey." * Wildlife Activist *
"Almost anything a student might wish to know about raptors can be found in this well-organized, detailed, and thoroughly documented book."
* NSTA Recommends *
Table of ContentsRaptor basics
Raptor bodies
Raptor behavior
Raptor reproduction
Dangers and defenses
Raptor husbandry
Taming and training
Raptors and people
Research and conservation
