TA BLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 A LIZARD FOR LUNCH 4 CHAPTER 2 A BIRD BUILT FOR HUNTING CHAPTER 3 FooD IN THE FOREST 14 CHAPTER 4 THE HARPY EAGLE's LIFE 18 CHAPTER 5 PROBLEMS FOR THE HARPIES 24 THINK ABOUT IT 30 LEARN MORE GLOSSARY 3 32 INDEX 32
CHAPTER 1 A LIZARD FOR LUNCH Wh hoosh High up in the treetops the harpy eagle swoops through leaves on branch As he the and lands a lands his head and tail bob to keep his body balanced Once he is steady he folds his wings against his body He adjusts his feet a little until he feels comfortable The eagle stands and looks down into the forest He sees the tangle of tree trunks roots and vines He hears the monkeys barking and howling He senses the warm de damp air all about him He stands And he stands Hours pass Suddenly he sees it the perfect meal Far below him 21ST CENTURY SKILLS
a large lizard is creeping along a branch The eagle dives toward the reptile using his tail to steer right to it He adjusts his wings to slow his descent In one quick move the eagle snags the lizard and swoops upward Then he heads to his nest This lizard will make a great meal for his mate Harpy eagles are fierce hunters EXPLORINO our RAINFO
