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Bald Eagle Returns

Name: Bald Eagle Returns
Author: Dorothy Hinshaw Patent
ISBN: 9780395914168

by Dorothy Hinshaw Patent, William Munoz

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Overview

The inspiring story of the bald eagle’s resurgence is the good news in this follow-up to WHERE THE BALD EAGLES GATHER, published by Clarion in 1984. Full-color photographs and an updated text describe, in a handsome, newly designed format, the significant changes in the habitat and status of our national emblem. Young naturalists are sure to be encouraged by this account of a remarkably successful conservation effort, expertly documented by the same team that first helped to introduce young readers to the eagle’s plight. Index.

Describes how bald eagles have recovered from the threat of extinction, how they raise their families, and why they are the national bird of the United States.

Synopsis

"This book begs to be read from beginning to end as a narrative of the decline and revival of this magnificent species"

About the Author, Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

William Munoz has an avid interest in ecology and the environment and has taken the photographs for a number of books written by Dorothy Hinshaw Patent. Mr. Munoz lives in Hamilton, Montana.

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From The Critics

"This book begs to be read from beginning to end as a narrative of the decline and revival of this magnificent species"

Children's Literature

Patent and Munoz have once again teamed up to bring kids a fascinating and uplifting story. It is a sequel to their book, Where the Bald Eagles Gather, which reported that the bald eagle was endangered and threatened with extinction. Thanks to the Endangered Species Act, this majestic bird, emblematic of America, is no longer near extinction. Magnificent photographs show the bald eagle during all stages of its life. Readers learn that eagle nests can weigh up to 4000 pounds and are reused. Bald eagles needs a pound of food a day to stay healthy and they mate for life. But this book is not just filled with facts--it is a well-written account of the birds' comeback and a warning for us not to be complacent. Dangers still abound, with humans destroying bald eagle habitats. 2000, Clarion,

School Library Journal

Gr 4-8-This revision of Where the Bald Eagles Gather (Clarion, 1984) has a triumphant new title; exciting new information about the status of our national bird; and crisp, beautiful, full-color photos. When the first book was written, bald eagles were endangered in 43 states and threatened in 5. The maps that open this new title show the amazing progress the species has made in fewer than 20 years. The earlier title focused on an area of Glacier National Park where hundreds of endangered eagles could be seen. Ironically, the revised book, which celebrates the growth of the eagle population because of positive human intervention, reports that the raptors no longer return to Glacier because that environment was damaged by misguided human interference intended to help them. Large parts of the book remain unchanged. Basic information on the appearance and habits of eagles has been retained. Anecdotes about human threats to eagles are the same (although the black-market price for their feathers has dramatically increased). The color photos are large, well captioned and carefully placed. In one sense, this title makes the old one obsolete, but comparing the two is a delightful experience in seeing how far both children's nonfiction books and the bald eagle have come.-Ellen Heath, Orchard School, Ridgewood, NJ Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.