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City Hawk : The Story of Pale Male
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City Hawk : The Story of Pale Male Hardcover - 2007 - 1st Edition

by McCarthy, Meghan

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Based on the true story of a red-tailed hawk that nests on the ledge of a building on New Yorks Fifth Avenue, this picture book brings to life a tale of family, perseverance, and big-city living. A portion of the proceeds of this title will be donated by the publisher to New York City Audubon. Full color.

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Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
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Details

  • Title City Hawk : The Story of Pale Male
  • Author McCarthy, Meghan
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition number 1st
  • Edition 1
  • Condition Used - Very Good
  • Pages 40
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books, New York
  • Date September 11, 2007
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 6253120-6
  • ISBN 9781416933595 / 141693359X
  • Weight 0.96 lbs (0.44 kg)
  • Dimensions 10.24 x 9.4 x 0.41 in (26.01 x 23.88 x 1.04 cm)
  • Ages 04 to 07 years
  • Grade levels P - 2
  • Reading level 670
  • Themes
    • Demographic Orientation: Urban
    • Geographic Orientation: New York
    • Locality: New York, N.Y.
    • Topical: Ecology
    • Topical: Family
  • Library of Congress subjects Red-tailed hawk - New York (State) - New York, Bird watching - New York (State) - New York
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2007000467
  • Dewey Decimal Code 598.944

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Citations

  • Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks, 10/01/2007, Page 100
  • Horn Book Magazine, 01/01/2008, Page 115
  • Hornbook Guide to Children, 01/01/2008, Page 144
  • Kirkus Review - Children, 08/15/2007, Page 862
  • New York Times Book Review, 10/14/2007, Page 18
  • Publishers Weekly, 09/03/2007, Page 58
  • School Library Journal, 10/01/2007, Page 137

About the author

Meghan McCarthy is the award-winning author and illustrator of many books for children, including Earmuffs for Everyone!: How Chester Greenwood Became Known as the Inventor of Earmuffs; Daredevil: The Daring Life of Betty Skelton; Pop!: The Invention of Bubble Gum; City Hawk: The Story of Pale Male; Seabiscuit the Wonder Horse; All That Trash; and Action! A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, she lives in Brooklyn, New York. Visit her at Meghan-McCarthy.com.