Synopsis
Learn all about eagle nests, how eagles hunt and more in this fascinating book in the popular and informative Kids Can Press Wildlife Series.
Children's Literature
Eagles are very large raptors. The bald eagle, for example, has a wingspan of up to 71/2 feet and its talons can be as big as a human adult's hand. Hodge introduces the eagles of North America--their coloring, size, body structure, habitats, prey, mating and the development of the young eaglets. There are fact boxes on each spread that offer fascinating information; for instance, one bald eagle nest was 20 feet high. A concluding spread introduces a few more of the nearly 500 species of birds of prey, and other pages provide tips for eagle watching, a mini glossary and an index. All of the information is complemented by watercolor illustrations of the featured eagles. A good choice for early elementary report writers. 2000, Kids Can,