SERIES MADE SIMPLE

Eagles: Built for the Hunt

by Tammy GAGNE
9781491488423. ea vol: 24p. (Predator Profiles). further reading. glossary. index. websites. Capstone. 2016. lib. ed. $18.49.
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Gr 3–5—Although some general species information is provided, the strength of this series is its strong focus on the predatory features of each animal. Hunting techniques, physical assets, and feeding behaviors are introduced with direct, concise language. A few specific details, such as size and speed, are woven into the text, while frequent fact boxes add other intriguing bits of content, such as an impressive comparison of the black piranha's bite to that of an alligator. Photographs capture the predators in action with well-varied selections, including several with appropriate amounts of blood. Hunting practices described in the text are often accompanied by effective pictures depicting the features. Species varieties are sometimes, but not always, identified in photo captions.
VERDICT Useful and likely to be popular entries in a continually strong series.
Short chapters accompanied by large, pertinent color photos clearly explain the concepts of predator and prey. The text focuses on the piranha's hunting style, discussing the kinds of prey it seeks and the piranha's size, speed, physical attributes, defenses against counterattack, and strategy. Fact sidebars and same-page vocabulary definitions are helpful design elements. Reading list. Glos., ind.
Reviewed by Staff , Apr 01, 2016

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