eagles

In preparation for winter, a skilled young hunter embarks on a perilous journey up the mountain to gather obsidian, where he encounters the fearsome eagle god Savik and is presented with a life-altering choice.

"Equipped with strong senses and powerful features, eagles rule the skies . . . leveled text and colorful infographics . . . introduce reluctant and beginning readers to the life cycle, features, and diets of these powerful birds of prey"--Provided by publisher.

"A young birder and her mother hike beside a lake and experience the majesty of an eagle aerial show. They spy a massive nest, high in a tree, and understand that the two eagles dancing across the sky are a mating pair. Soon, there will be chicks, and the girl and her mother return to the nest months later for a peek at the new little lives"--Provided by publisher.

"This title introduces eagles by examining what they look like, where they can be found, what they like to eat, and what makes them so strong"--Publisher.

"The mountain habitat provides shelter and water for cunning predators, and the wolf and the golden eagle thrive there. The wolf can travel 50 miles a day to find prey. The striking force of a golden eagle's talons can be compared to that of a bullet. But which animal is the fiercest of the ecosystem? Compare and contrast each animal's features and skills before you declare the winning predator"--Provided by publisher.

Eagles are sometimes grouped into four different categories. Bald eagles are part of the sea eagle category. Learn more about these birds. Describes the unique traits, habitats, diets, and different species found in a raptor group.

"Eagles' feather-covered wings, sharp talons, and keen vision make them the top predators in their habitats. These excellent hunters can easily spot prey and glide through the air. Learn about the lives of eagles"--.

"Eagles are deadly hunters that are perfectly adapted to their hostile mountain habitat. Discover how these apex raptors and other birds use their skills and adaptations to chase, dive, ambush, or even stamp on their prey"--Back cover.

The bald eagle has been a national symbol of the United States for centuries. However, it wasn't long ago that eagle populations were plummeting to extinction. Years of hunting, trapping, and poisoning bald eagles put this regal raptor at risk. This book explores the story of the bald eagle, as it became endangered, and as conservation efforts worked to bring bald eagle numbers back up. Readers will enjoy striking photographs of the bald eagle, as well as graphic organizers that help demonstrate information in an accessible way. Readers are sure to come away with a deep understanding of the bald eagle's historic recovery-and why conservation is so important.

"For as long as Paul could remember there were eagle feathers around him . . . but how had they come to be in all of those places in his life? Paul Wahasaypa--Siha Tooskin--can find these feathers in Ade's truck, on the dream catcher above his bed, on his Uncle Lenard's bustle, and in with the smudge bowls in all of his relatives' homes. Paul already knows that the eagle is important because of the way that his family respects and cares for eagle feathers. Now he's old enough for the teachings of where the feathers come from and why they are so sacred"--Back cover.