bald eagle

Describes the habitat, physical characteristics, and behavior of American bald and golden eagles.

Recounts the story of the bald eagle's place in American culture and landscape, discussing how declining numbers of the birds spurred federal and environmental groups to take action to save the national symbol, and painting a portrait of the birds as they appear in folklore, mythology, and real life.

Text and photographs tell the story of how government agencies, conservation groups, and courageous individuals banded together to bring the bald eagle back from near extinction.

Explains how the bald eagle became the national symbol, how it almost became extinct, and where it can be found.

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.

Describes the history of the eagle as a symbol in other cultures and how it came to be the national symbol of the United States.

Provides an up-to-date viewing guide with specific information on where to find bald eagles in every state accompanied by black and white photographs.

Describes the physical characteristics and habits of two bald eagles and how they are affected by the poisons taken in with their food.

Text and photographs introduce that valiant bird of prey, the bald eagle.

A single, healthy bald eagle egg is brought to the lower forty-eight states from Alaska in the 1950s. In this time only a little over four hundred bald eagle pairs were thought to be living in the United States--the US was in danger of letting its national bird go extinct. In spite of the odds against it, this egg hatched, the eaglet thrived, and today it is one of the reasons why bald eagles have made a come back.