{"product_id":"birds-of-prey-rescue-changing-the-future-for-endangered-wildlife-9781554071456","title":"Birds of Prey Rescue: Changing the Future for Endangered Wildlife","description":"\u003cp\u003e Birds of prey, otherwise known as raptors, have been respected and admired yet also feared and loathed throughout their existence. They are meat-eating birds and extremely well-equipped for the hunt, with powerful eyesight, ultra-sensitive hearing, and sharp talons. Despite these apparent advantages, many birds of prey species are seriously endangered or threatened. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This latest addition to the \u003ci\u003eFirefly Animal Rescue\u003c\/i\u003e series profiles the dedicated people and projects around the world helping raptors to survive, including: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Philippine Eagle Foundation that is bringing the Philippine eagle back from the brink of extinction;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLindsay Oaks, an American microbiologist, who helped discover what is killing vultures in Asia;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSophie Osborn, who monitors released California condors;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe biologists using Peregrine falcons as \"foster parents\" for the young of the endangered South American aplomado falcon.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e Illustrated with 50 spectacular color photographs, \u003cb\u003eBirds of Prey Rescue\u003c\/b\u003e also addresses the general biological issues and challenges in preserving a future for endangered wildlife. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout the \u003ci\u003eFirefly Animal Rescue\u003c\/i\u003e series: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The \u003ci\u003eFirefly Animal Rescue\u003c\/i\u003e identifies endangered and threatened species and what is being done to protect them. Combining lively, accessible text and stunning color photographs, each book provides a detailed overview of the species, describing its characteristics, behavior, habits, physiology and more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"These attractive books are a call to action... fascinating readable accounts.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - School Library Journal \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"Succinct introductions to the science and practice of wildlife conservation... written in accessible, lively language.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Booklist \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Library Binding\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Firefly Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/20\/2006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781554071456\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 64\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.13lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.32h x 9.20w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader Quiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e106161 \/ Birds of Prey Rescue: Changing the Future for Endangered Wildlife\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.8 \/ \u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade \/ \u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 1\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Pamela Hickman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52732280799413,"sku":"9781554071456","price":16.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/birds-of-prey-rescue-changing-the-future-for-endangered-wildlife-9781554071456","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}