Provides information about the bald eagle, explaining how and why it came to be a symbol of the United States, and discussing its near extinction in the 1960s and 70s due to the use of the insect control chemical DDT.
Introduces the origins, nature, physical features, and behavior of the eagles of the world and presents the different kinds, focusing on the golden and bald eagles and other eagles of North America and Europe.
Describes how bald eagles have recovered from the threat of extinction, how they raise their families, and why they are the national bird of the United States.
Discusses characteristics of eagles, the differences between bald and golden eagles, and conservation efforts designed to increase the eagle population.
Explores the physical and behavioral characteristics of eagles, and examines how they use their unique abilities to survive in the wild. Includes full-color photographs and a glossary.
Presents detailed information on eagles, including physical evolution, various subspecies, habitats, physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle and interaction with humans, as well as efforts to save them from extinction.
Describes the annual autumn gathering of bald eagles in Glacier National Park and examines the work of the wildlife research project that bands the birds for later tracking that will provide information on the habits and life cycle of our national bird.
