eagles

Discusses the danger to the bald eagle from hunters, pollution, and pesticides by following the activities of an eagle family.

Describes the history of the bald eagle as a symbol of freedom in the U.S., and discusses protection of the eagle in the wild.

Photographs and easy-to-follow text introduce children to the physical characteristics, natural habitats, history, and folklore of eagles.

From the time he is still in the egg, a baby bald eagle is reluctant to take each new step in his growth, until the day comes when he flies and sees the beautiful world beyond his parents' nest.

Zoe, an imaginative third grader, thinks that she has to make things up to be interesting, until a good friend and an eagle convince her that she does not have to lie to be special.

Introduces the physical characteristics, habits, and habitats of the many eagle species.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and behavior of two species of eagles: the American or bald eagle and the golden eagle.

Describes the characteristics, behavior, and plight of endangered eagle species, and explains what people can do to protect the birds from becoming extinct.

Explains the reasons why bald eagles came close to extinction, discusses Charles Broley's discovery that the chemical DDT was hindering reproduction in bald eagles, and looks at efforts by scientists and officials to protect bald eagle populations.

Discusses the near extinction, return, and future of bald eagles, and includes photographs, an annotated bibliography, and a list of related organizations.