The Eagle Mother
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Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

The Eagle Mother

By Hetxw’ms Gyetxw Brett D. Huson, Natasha Donovan (Illustrator)

Part of the Mothers of Xsan series

Can an eagle mother protect her eaglets in a harsh, delicate world?

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In the lush valleys of the River of Mists, an eagle mother, Nox xsgyaak, nurtures her young in a black cottonwood tree. As summer unfolds, the survival of her eaglets hangs in the balance amidst a fragile yet unforgiving environment. Discover the intricate life cycle of these majestic birds and the rich traditions of the Gitxsan people. Will the eaglets thrive and enrich their ecosystem, or will nature's challenges prove too great? Dive into the evocative world of the Xsan, where every creature plays a vital role in the circle of life.

From the publisher

Return to the valleys of the River of Mists with author Hetxw’ms Gyetxw (Brett D. Huson) and his award-winning, richly illustrative Mothers of Xsan series. “An incredible celebration of the deep connections that are essential to the relationships between mothers and their children”–The Globe and MailNox xsgyaak, the eagle mother, cares for her brood in the embrace of a black cottonwood with the help of her mate. Will both eaglets survive the summer in an environment that is both delicate and unforgiving?Learn about the life cycle of these stunning birds of prey, the traditions of the Gitxsan, and how bald eagles can enrich their entire ecosystem. Evocative illustration brings the Xsan’s flora and fauna to life for middle years readers in book three of the Mothers of Xsan series.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
1040L
Themes & topics
Books about birdsBooks about CanadaBooks about cultureBooks about scienceBooks about race and ethnicity
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~7.1
F&P level
~Y
Publication
Published
April 28, 2020
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781553798590

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