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Hicks, Kelli L.

The bald eagle / author, Kelli L. Hicks. - Vero Beach, FL : Rourke Pub., c2009. - 32 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 24 cm. - American symbols and landmarks . - American symbols and landmarks. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.

A national symbol -- Where they live -- What they look like -- Nesting -- What they eat -- Eggs -- Eaglets -- Decline in numbers -- Protection -- Captivity -- Myths and legends.

Explains how the bald eagle became a national symbol in the United States and offers an overview of the bald eagle's physical characteristics, nesting habits, diet, behavior, endangered status, and other related topics.

5.5 Follett Library Resources. 3-6 Follett Library Resources.

ISBN: 9781604723427 (lib. bdg.) 9781604723410 (set : lib. bdg.) 9781604729726 (pbk.) 9780329685522 (Follett bdg.) 1604723424 1604729724 1604723416 032968552X

LCCN: 2008014135

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Bald eagle--United States--Juvenile literature.
Emblems, National--United States--Juvenile literature.
Animals--Symbolic aspects--Juvenile literature.
Bald eagle.
Emblems, National.
Animals--Symbolic aspects.
Signs and symbols--United States.
Bald eagles.
Animals.
Symbolism.
Bald eagle.
Emblems, National.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
United States--Seal--Juvenile literature.
United States--Seal.
United States--Seal.

LC Class. No.: CD5610 / .H525 2009

Dewey Class. No.: 929.9/0973