"Describes the features, behaviors, and adaptations that make eagles skilled predators"--

"People have learned a lot from animals and copied many of their ways of surviving. This interesting book details many, often surprising, examples: bird flight and airplanes; defensive equipment such as helmets and turtle shells; strong spiderlike threads for surgeries; camouflage patterns on uniforms or vehicles in battle; and animal prints copied in fashions and decorations."--

The world of nature awaits you right in your own backyard. Search for fast-flying Hummingbirds. While on safari, learn how to identify and observe these birds and discover their interesting behaviors, life cycle, enemies, and defenses.

From the time he is still in the egg, a baby bald eagle is reluctant to take each new step in his growth, until the day comes when he flies and sees the beautiful world beyond his parents' nest.

"Meet the gecko--the escape artist of the lizard world! Hawks and rats would love to catch one for their dinner, but the gecko's amazing ability to protect itself keeps it safe for another day. With cunning camouflage, feet covered with tiny hairs for gripping (even upside down!), and the ability to drop its tail as a decoy, the gecko is more than a match for its pursuers. The creators of the award-winning Flight of the Honey Bee team up again for...