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1) Bald Eagle
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Declared the country's national bird, learn about the significance of the bald eagle, its historic past, and why it is a great symbol of the United States of America.
2) Bald eagle
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24 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm.
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Introduces the bald eagle and its history as a symbol of the United States.
3) Bald Eagle
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The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States. This is because it is seen as a
majestic bird of great strength and beauty. The bald eagle is also known for its loyalty.
Find out more in Bald Eagle, one of the titles in the Icons of America series.
4) Bald Eagle
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The bald eagle is the national symbol of the United States, but the bird almost disappeared from North American skies. Bald Eagle explores how the species was once threatened by hunting and pollution, explaining how public awareness and scientific efforts have helped keep these iconic birds soaring. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics,...
5) Bald Eagle
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Did you know that bald eagles are large birds with white head and a long beak? Bald eagles can be found in North America. Discover these and other
interesting facts in Bald Eagle.
6) Bald Eagle
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The bald eagle is known to people around the world as a symbol of the United States. In the early 1800s, as many as 100,000 bald eagles lived in the United States. By the 1960s, the familiar bird of prey was nearly extinct. What happened? Read this book to find out how human activity brought the handsome eagle close to extinction. Discover how human efforts helped it fight back and once again become a familiar sight in North American skies.
7) Bald Eagle
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Bald Eagles are kings of the North American sky and amongst the most powerful birds of prey.With their huge talons, Bald Eagles exert a grip that is 10 times greater than a human hand. Their amazing eyesight allows them to spot their prey from 100's of feet up in the air. They dive at 100 miles an hour to snatch a fish from the water.With their enormous 8-foot wingspans Bald Eagles glide for hours, high in the air, at 10,000 feet.They mate for life...
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xii, 417 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), map ; 25 cm
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"The bald eagle is regal but fearless, a bird you're not inclined to argue with. For centuries, Americans have celebrated it as "majestic" and "noble," yet savaged the living bird behind their national symbol as a malicious predator of livestock and, falsely, a snatcher of babies. Taking us from before the nation's founding through inconceivable resurgences of this enduring all-American species, Jack E. Davis contrasts the age when native peoples...
10) The Bald Eagle
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This strong and beautiful bird is a symbol for an entire country. It is the bald eagle, and Americans made it their national emblem more than 200 years ago. Join Bill the bird keeper to see how this bird lives and how it became a symbol of the United States.
11) The Bald Eagle
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The bald eagle has symbolized freedom since the Great Seal was designed in 1782 – almost our nation's beginning. Today we find bald eagles on dollar bills, stamps, flags, and more! Early readers will learn about the history and legacy of this powerful American image.
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In this book, early fluent readers will learn how the bald eagle came back from the brink of extinction and serves as an important species in its environment. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the animal's habitat, diet, behaviors, and current status, as well as how conservation efforts helped these majestic birds make a comeback.
A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding,...
13) The Bald Eagle
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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...
14) The Bald Eagle
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This book introduces readers to one of the United States' most iconic landmarks: Mount Rushmore. Readers learn about the history of the monument and what it represents to different groups of people within the United States. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers...
15) The Bald Eagle
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This powerful bird of prey is the national bird of the United States, making an appearance on both the Great Seal of the United States and the Seal of the President of the United States. Learn more about this key American symbol, such as the meaning of "bald" in the bird's name. Gorgeous photographs of these majestic birds are sure to draw in readers.
16) The Bald Eagle
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A large, soaring bird reminds people of strength and freedom. Read about this important national symbol.
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1 volume : color illustrations ; 27 cm
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The true story of Beauty the eagle's rescue and rehabilitation. Beauty has been featured on Nat Geo WILD TV's Unlikely Animal Friends, in the National Wildlife Federation's Ranger Rick magazine, and on the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) EngineerGirl website.
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The Bald Eagle Book presents 145 color photographs of Bald Eagles taken primarily along the Mississippi River but also along the Wisconsin and Blue rivers. It includes a two-part, informative text describing the physical characteristics, habits and various habitats of this majestic species (Part 1) as well as an autobiographical section (Part 2) that traces the author's many years of physically pursuing his subjects. Interestingly enough, everything...
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Join Raven, Eagle and Frog and their new friends the first people in the land before time. Raven Tales: Bald Eagle is the sixth episode in this series of animated television programs based upon the multiple award-winning animated film, Raven Tales: How Raven Stole the Sun, and celebrating the First Nations' folklore of the Northwest coast. Raven Tales chronicles the wild and wacky adventures of Raven, the most powerful and trickiest trouble-maker...
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Young children are natural problem-solvers and always looking for answers, especially when it involves interesting insects. This Spanish-language edition of Feathered and Fierce provides young curious readers with striking visual clues and simply written hints. Using the photos and text, readers rely on visual literacy skills, reading, and reasoning as they solve the insect mystery. Clearly written facts give readers a deeper understanding of how...
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