Oct 01, 2026
Nature Stories: Little Owl
By Rose Harkness & Gisela Bohόrquez
$9.99; Ages: 0-5
Publisher: Igloo Books
Amazon.com
Baby’s first intro into the life of an owl is simply adorable. With rhymes and beautiful illustrations, little learners will discover the life cycle of owls.
By Cathryn Sill & John Sill
$8.99; Ages: 3-7
Publisher: Peachtree
Amazon.com
Using detailed artwork, this beginner’s guide takes kids into the lives of raptors, from how they move to what they eat and where they make their homes.
By Susan Wood
$15; Ages: 5+
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Amazon.com
This 52-page paperback is an easy-to-read resource for kids of all ages. What makes it special is the beautiful photography of the birds.
By Doreen Dahl
$11.23; Ages: 5-10
Publisher: Pioneer Adventures Publishing
Amazon.com
Venture into the Last Frontier to follow along with two brothers who float along Alaska’s Inside Passage to the Sitka Raptor Center. There they learn all about the wonders of nature.
By Gertrude Chandler Warner & Anthony VanArsdale
$7.99; Ages: 7-10
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Amazon.com
There’s a mystery afoot at the Raptor Rehab Center, and the kids are on a mission to figure out what’s behind the strange events. They learn much about the big birds along the way.
By David Anderson
$11.99; Ages: 7-12
Publisher: LP Media Inc.
Amazon.com
Eagles were near extinction, but they’ve come back. This book gives curious kids everything they need to know about our nation’s national bird.
By Blake Hoena
$12.99; Ages: 8-12
Publisher: National Geographic Kids
Amazon.com
Nobody does nature better than NatGeo, and this guide doesn’t disappoint. Between beautiful photography and good information, this is a great guide for kids.
By Caroline Arnold & Robert Kruidenier
$8.45; Ages: 9-12
Publisher: Gulliver Books
BarnesandNoble.com
If you’ve ever looked overhead and wondered about the big wings you see gliding across the sky, this book is for you! You’ll find migration information about not just hawks, but eagles and falcons, too, as well as the HawkWatch International Raptor Migration Project in the mountains of Nevada.
By Keith L. Bildstein
$19.99; Ages: 15+
Publisher: Comstock Publishing Associates
Amazon.com
This book isn’t light reading, but it’s perfect for teens or adults who are seeking a thorough look into the lives of birds of prey. It features their sensory abilities, breeding and feeding, and threats to their survival.
By Richard Crossley, Jerry Liguori & Brian Sullivan
$18.71; Ages: 15+
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Amazon.com
This book is perfect for families who enjoy backyard birding or who follow migration. It’s chock full of photos and descriptions of a variety of raptors, making the birds easy to identify from the ground.
