Describes the different kinds of hawks, their hunting tactics, nesting, and caring for their young.

Includes index.

The first flight -- Hawks everywhere -- The hawk family -- Mini hawks and maxi hawks -- Acrobats of the air -- Champion sky diver -- Super sight -- Eye protection -- Winged hunters -- Blending in -- Hunting tactics -- Talons and toes -- A meat-eating beak -- A ballet of love -- Nesting -- The long, cold wait -- Thieves beware -- Out of the eggs -- Flying and hunting practice -- On their own.