CHARLESTON, S.C. - If you joined our field trip to the zoo this afternoon, you got to learn about four bald eagles who have made their home at the Cincinnati Zoo.
Do you remember their names? Can you remember how they ended up at the zoo? We're going to explore some of the many ebooks we have available on hoopla to let you learn even more about bald eagles.
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Here's the list.
Bald Eagles by Grace Hansen
Early readers can delve into the wild world of bald eagles with this title. They'll learn what bald eagles eat, their preferred habitats, and other great facts, alongside awesome photographs.
The Bald Eagle by Mari C. Schuh
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.
Is A Bald Eagle Really Bald? by Martha E. H. Rustad
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 is this bird a national symbol? Let's find out.
Bald Eagles by Sheila Griffin Llanas
This book introduces young readers to the bald eagle, a sacred animal in many cultures. Easy-to-read text examines the bald eagle's development as a cultural icon, from Native American totems and rituals through early American admiration, to today's status as the United States's national symbol. Readers will also learn about the bald eagle's body, its appearance, size, and color. The bald eagle's method of reproduction is discussed, as is eaglet development and life cycle. Readers will discover what the bald eagle likes to eat. Also covered is the bald eagle's habitat, and a range map shows where in the world bald eagles live. Informative sidebars highlight additional information, including the bald eagle's scientific classification. Predators, including humans, are also discussed, along with threats to the bald eagle's environment, as well as conservation efforts to preserve this special creature. Bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index enhance readability for young iconologists. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
Bald Eagles by Tyler Omoth
Introduces readers to the life, diet, habitat, behavior, and physical description of bald eagles. Colorful spreads, fun facts, diagrams, a range map, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.
The Bald Eagle Book by G. Cope Schellhorn
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 seems to come to a kind of quiet but enlightening resolution one afternoon when he makes accidental, extra-close contact with an aging subject, a moment he will never forget.
The Return Of The Bald Eagle by Heather Moore Niver
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 about the issues facing our national symbol. They'll learn about the animal's unique ecological role in text accompanied by colorful photographs.