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Birds of Prey

Birds of Prey: From Falcons to Vultures

(Animals in Order)

By Sara Swan Miller, illustrated by Stephen Savage

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Grades 3 - 5

Reading Level

Grade level Equivalent: 5.6

Lexile Measure®: 910L

DRA: 40

Guided Reading: R

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  • General Nonfiction
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Theme/Subject

  • Animal Classification
  • Birds
  • Predator and Prey Relationships

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About This Book

Learn about the traits, characteristics, and habits of some of the world's most majestic and misunderstood birds in the animal kingdom, including eagles, falcons, and condors.

Series Information

Children of all ages love animal studies, and "Animals in Order" fits right into the curriculum with easy-to-understand text and breathtaking wildlife photos that introduce a world of spectacular creatures. What does a bobcat have in common with a badger? Are all insects bugs? "Animals in Order" helps middle graders make sense of the animal kingdom by focusing on specific animal "orders" and the traits and behaviors that make them unique.

Series Features

• Focuses on the traits and behaviors that make each animal order unique
• Breathtaking wildlife photos capture animals in their natural habitats
• "Words to Know" glossary clarifies key terms
• Index makes navigating subject matter easy

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Sara Swan Miller
Miller was the director of the Preserve School program and an outdoor environmental educator at the...
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Stephen Savage's biography
Stephen Savage

Stephen Savage is the illustrator of the New York Times bestselling picture book Polar Bear Night, also named a New York Times Best Illustrated children's book. He is also the creator of Where's Walrus?, which was the recipient of three starred reviews. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and daughter.

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