eagles

"Eagle huntress Aisholpan Nurgaiv shares her story"--Provided by publisher.

"Sam, Derek and Caitlin have encountered many mysteries together, but when they visit Maymont, Richmond's historic estate, danger is lurking at every turn. A chance meeting with a mysterious stranger leads to a frantic chase and a desperate message to save Maymont's bald eagles. When Sam receives an eerie warning in the middle of the night, Derek and Caitlin devise a plan that leads them high into the BlueRidge Mountains. To save the eagles, the kids must find a secret abandoned palace, survive the wilds of the Appalachian Trail and avoid capture by criminals, all before midnight."--Back cover.

Photographs and easy-to-follow text introduce young readers to the bald eagle and its significance as the national bird.

Presents facts, color photographs, and jokes about bald eagles.

Describes traits which make the eagle a good symbol for the United States, briefly explains how the eagle was chosen, and lists some of the places the symbol appears.

Elmo, a young eagle, has trouble learning to fly but discovers that he is good at something else.

Introduces bald eagles, covering what they look like, where they live, what they eat, and more.

"Discusses the life and characteristics of eaglets and the changes eaglets go through to reach adulthood"--.

"A detailed chronology of developmental milestones drives this life study of eagles, including their habitats, physical features, and conservation measures taken to protect these birds of prey"--.