The Peregrine's Journey
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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2000 · Est. 10 min read-aloud

The Peregrine's Journey

By Madeleine Dunphy, Kristin Kest (Illustrator)

Book #1 in the A Story of Migration series

Witness an epic 8,000-mile journey as a peregrine falcon migrates from Alaska to Argentina, facing thrilling challenges along the way.

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32 pages· 1,238 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
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Embark on an epic journey with a peregrine falcon as she travels 8,000 miles from Alaska to Argentina. Experience her breathtaking flight over the Gulf of Mexico, daring hunts in Seattle, and a narrow escape from a great horned owl in Bolivia. Discover the incredible feats of navigation and survival that define her migration. Will she complete her journey unscathed? Dive into this vivid tale of endurance and adventure, and explore the diverse landscapes she encounters along the way.

From the publisher

Based on the migration of a real peregrine falcon that was tracked by satellite telemetry, this book follows the world’s fastest bird on her annual migration from Alaska to Argentina.THE PEREGRINE’S JOURNEY vividly describes one of the most remarkable feats in the animal kingdom. Beginning in Alaska and ending two months later in Argentina, the peregrine falcon’s annual migration is an 8,000-mile flight across the Americas. This beautifully illustrated book allows young readers to follow one bird on its journey. Along the way, the peregrine hunts pigeons in Seattle, Washington, flies through the night over the Gulf of Mexico, narrowly escapes becoming prey to a great horned owl in Bolivia, and more. Based on the actual migration of a real peregrine that was tracked by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the book is filled with amazing facts about the bird’s diet, habits, and navigational abilities, as well as stunning views of the many habitats the peregrine visits along the way.Other Books in the Series: THE TURTLE DOVE’S JOURNEY: A STORY OF MIGRATION. Free downloadable activities can be found on the publisher’s website.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
1,238
Reading age
5–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
840L
Themes & topics
Books about wildlifeBooks about survivalBooks about animalsBooks about migrationBooks about travel
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.4
F&P level
~T
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
48750
Publication
Published
January 28, 2008
First published
September 1, 2000
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780977753925

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