Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group

Copyright Date: 2016

Edition Date: 2016 Release Date: 03/01/16

Pages: 24 pages

ISBN: 1-508-14238-6

ISBN 13: 978-1-508-14238-6

Dewey: 598.9

LCCN: 2015023449

Dimensions: 23 cm.

Subject Heading:
Buzzards. Juvenile literature.
Vultures. Juvenile literature.
Birds of prey. Juvenile literature.
Buzzards.
Vultures.
Birds of prey.

Language: English

Word Count: 1,044

Reading Level: 4.4

Interest Level: 3-6

Accelerated Reader: reading level: 4.4 / points: 0.5 / quiz: 179738 / grade: Middle Grades

Raptors, also known as birds of prey, are among the world's best hunters. Buzzards are one of them. This volume covers species such as the European buzzard and honey buzzard. Readers get an up-close look at this amazing bird through text that's designed to reinforce important elementary life science concepts. Topics covered include buzzards' appearance, hunting habits, predatory behavior, and nesting. Readers learn how to identify buzzards and other raptors in the wild. Colorful photographs, fact boxes, and non-fiction text features provide opportunities for additional learning.