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[2022]
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First edition.
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English
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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...
2) Bald eagles
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"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to bald eagles. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
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The bald eagle is the national emblem of the United States. Unfortunately, the very people who made this bird into an icon also put it at risk of extinction. The bald eagle has been the victim of pesticide use, poaching, and habitat destruction. Thankfully, conservation efforts and the banning of DDT have helped eagle populations recuperate. Breaking down the history of the bald eagle s progress with a helpful timeline, this book educates readers...
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A bald eagle doesn't sound like an attractive bird. But it's pictured on the Great Seal of the United States and on the dollar bill. Why was this bird chosen as a national symbol? Join Ms. Patel's class as they find out why bald eagles are important, what the Great Seal stands for, and how bald eagles live in the wild. A special guest also pays the class a visit!
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"The bald eagle is a familiar symbol of the United States, but these birds boast many other incredible features, including three eyelids and the ability to swoop down and catch prey at speeds of 100 miles (161 km) per hour. These and other fascinating facts will keep readers engaged as they learn important information about the national bird of the United States. Stunning photos and intriguing graphic organizers enhance informative text about bald...
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Even as the national bird of the United States, the bald eagle has not always been universally beloved. Hunting, poisoning by DDT, and other human activity reduced bald eagle numbers from many thousands to fewer than 1,000 by the 1960s. Young readers are introduced to this incredible bird and the story of its recovery after it reached the brink of extinction. They will learn what actions were undertaken to protect the species and how its disappearance...
10) Bald eagles
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Provides information about bald eagles, including anatomy, behavior, and their threatened status.
11) Bald eagle
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English
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The bald eagle is the national symbol of the United States, but the bird almost disappeared from North American skies. This book 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.
13) Bald eagles
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English
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This book discusses the bald eagle's history, body specifics, behavior, life cycle, eating habits, and expectations for future survival.
14) Bald eagle
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English
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Briefly describes the bald eagle as an American symbols and features embedded audio readings, video excerpts, useful links, quizzes, and more.
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How do Americans know that government papers are real? If you see an eagle holding a shield, and a pyramid with an eye above it, the papers are not fakes. Listen to Benjamin Franklin as he talks about the birth of the Great Seal in 1782 and why it's still so important to our country today.
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"A hauntingly beautiful story of rescue and rehabilitation….[A] gorgeous tale of redemption."
-Susan Richards, New York Times bestselling author of Chosen by a Horse
"I could not put this book down."
-Stacey O'Brien, New York Times bestselling author of Wesley the Owl
From the moment Jeff Guidry saw the emaciated baby eagle with broken wings, his life was changed. For weeks he and the staff at Sarvey Wildlife Care Center tended to the...
19) 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.
20) The bald eagle
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Presents facts about this bird of prey. It 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.
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