Bald Eagle
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Summary
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.
Specifications
- Author: Susan h. gray
- Copyright: 2009
- Level: Grade 4 - Grade 8
- Dewey: 598.9'42--dc22
- BISAC: JNF003030, JNF051100
- Pages: 32
- Date Available: 2009-01-01
- Format: Hardcover (Reinforced binding)
- ISBN: 9781602793170
- Dimensions: 7.5 x 9.5
- Series: 21st Century Skills Library
- Subseries: Road to Recovery
Leveling
- Accelerated Reader® Quiz: 129125
- Accelerated Reader® Reading Level: 5.6
- Accelerated Reader® Interest Level: Mg
- Accelerated Reader® Points: 0.5
Table of Contents
- The Big Day
- Life of the Bald Eagle
- The Eagles Begin to Vanish
- A Bumpy Recovery
- It's Not Over Yet!
- Map
- Glossary
- For More Information
- Index
- About the Author
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Contributors
Author: Susan H. Gray
Susan H. Gray has a master’s degree in zoology. She has written more than 70 science and reference books for children and especially loves writing about animals. Gray also likes to garden and play the piano. She lives in Cabot, Arkansas, with her husband, Michael, and many pets.