Those Excellent Eagles

by Jan Lee Wicker, Steve Weaver (Illustrator), H G Moore (Photographer)

Overview

• Why is it called the Bald Eagle?
• What do eagles eat?
• How strong are eagles?
• How well can an eagle see?
• How fast can an eagle fly?
• Where in the world do eagles live?

And you will also learn how to make an eagle and an eagles nest you can eat! As in all the books in this series, each question and answer is illustrated with a large color photograph and a charming illustration.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781561643608
Publisher:	Pineapple Press, Inc.
Publication date:	04/01/2006
Series:	Those Amazing Animals
Pages:	55
Product dimensions:	7.35(w) x 10.27(h) x 0.48(d)
Age Range:	5 - 9 Years

About the Author

Jan Lee Wicker has taught pre-kindergarten through first grade for twenty-nine years. She loves to teach children about animals and finds great joy in writing nonfiction for young children. She and her husband, Chris, live in Roanoke Rapids, NC. They have two grown sons and one grandchild, Hannah. Jan is the author of Those Big Bears, Those Delightful Dolphins, Those Excellent Eagles, Those Funny Flamingos, and Those Magical Manatees.

Table of Contents

1	Why is the American Bald Eagle our country's national bird?	9
2	Why is it called the Bald Eagle?	11
3	Do all eagles look the same?	13
4	Where in the world do eagles live?	15
5	How can you tell the difference between an eagle and other birds of prey when you see them flying?	17
6	How do eagles protect their eyes?	19
7	What unusual things does an eagle do?	21
8	What do eagles eat?	23
9	How do eagles digest bones?	25
10	Are eagles' wings used for anything besides flying?	27
11	How strong are eagles?	29
12	Do eagles clean themselves?	31
13	How well can an eagle see?	33
14	What kind of nest does an eagle make?	35
15	How many eggs does an eagle lay?	37
16	What do young eagles look like?	39
17	How big are eagles?	41
18	How fast can eagles fly?	43
19	Do eagles ever flock together?	45
20	Are Bald Eagles endangered?	47
	Activities
	Make an Eagle's Nest	48
	Make an Edible Eagle	49
	Make a Pinecone Eagle	50
	Made a Thumbprint Eagle	51
	Where to Learn More about Eagles	53
	About the Author	55