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Book Synopsis: An injured red-tailed hawk can no longer fly free, but her instinct to become a mother is so strong that she hatches and raises two chickens in this true and heartwarming story of interspecies friendship.
What happens when two baby chickens find themselves in a nest with a hawk? Don't hawks usually eat chickens? Sunshine, a red-tailed hawk, can no longer fly free, but her instinct to be a mother is so strong that she builds a nest in her aviary every spring and lays two infertile eggs. One year, Kara, her caretaker, decides to try something different. She gives Sunshine two fertile chicken eggs. Sunshine patiently incubates the eggs, and then they hatch. Will the chickens recognize Sunshine as their mother? Will Sunshine accept the chicks as her own? Join zoologist Kara Hagedorn and Sunshine to find out what happens in this heartwarming story of nurture over nature.
Free, downloadable activities designed to accompany the book are available on the publisher's website. Research, anatomy, nature, art, vocabulary, and literature activities address Common Core State Standards: ELA/Literacy and Next Generation Science Standards. -— Kara Hagedorn
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Are you ready to embark on an incredible journey of interspecies friendship? Introducing Hawk Mother: The Story of a Red-tailed Hawk Who Hatched Chickens! This heartwarming tale tells the true story of Sunshine, an injured red-tailed hawk who, despite being unable to fly free, exhibits a powerful instinct to become a mother. In a remarkable turn of events, she hatches and raises two chickens, defying all expectations. This book is perfect for nature enthusiasts and animal lovers alike.
Curious about what happens when two baby chickens find themselves in a hawk's nest? Wondering if Sunshine, the red-tailed hawk, will embrace the role of a mother and if the chickens will accept her as their own? Dive into this captivating story, where nurture triumphs over nature, and experience the unbreakable bond between these unlikely friends.
But the adventure doesn't stop there! When you purchase Hawk Mother, you also gain access to free, downloadable activities specifically designed to enhance your reading experience. Explore research, anatomy, nature, art, vocabulary, and literature activities that align with the Common Core State Standards: ELA/Literacy and Next Generation Science Standards. Immerse yourself in a world of learning while enjoying this heartwarming tale of love and friendship.
Don't miss out on this incredible story that will warm your heart and inspire readers of all ages. Get your copy of Hawk Mother: The Story of a Red-tailed Hawk Who Hatched Chickens today and be captivated by the magic of interspecies friendship!
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