The Bald Eagle

Part of the A True Book: American History series

Explore the bald eagle's journey from endangered species to national symbol of the United States.

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48 pages· 740L

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Bookroo's summary

Explore the majestic bald eagle's journey from a powerful symbol of America to a species on the brink of extinction. Delve into its unique traits and the reasons it was chosen as the national emblem. What makes this bird both fitting and controversial as a symbol? Discover the efforts to protect it and the significance it holds in American history. This engaging exploration invites young readers to learn about the eagle's role in shaping the nation's identity and the challenges it faces today.

From the publisher

Discover the signifigance of the bald eagle as an American symbol.A True Book: American History series allows readers to experience the earliest moments in American history and to discover how these moments helped shape the country that it is today. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.This book describes the characteristics and behavior of the bald eagle, and discusses how the bird became the symbol of the United States, what makes it both appropriate and inappropriate as a national emblem, its endangerment and protection, and its use as a symbol.

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