Soaring with the Wind: The Bald Eagle

From School Library Journal Grade 1-3?This fact-filled offering takes readers through the life cycle of the bald eagle, introduces the majestic bird's history as a symbol of strength and beauty in North America, and describes successful efforts to increase its once-diminishing numbers. Appealing watercolor illustrations, labeled diagrams, definitions, and well-researched facts come together to form a perfect connection for teachers seeking to expand science units. It provides a blueprint for class projects, not only on bald eagles, but on other birds and animals as well. Unlike some science-related books, the clear and easy writing style makes it a good read-aloud selection that is sure to hold youngsters' attention. A first choice for libraries.?Marty Abbott Goodman, L.J. Bell Elementary School, Rockingham, NCCopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. About the Author Gail Gibbons, author of more than one hundred books, is the winner of the Washington Post/Children’s Book Guild Award for her overall contribution to children’s nonfiction literature. Called a “master of picture book nonfiction” by ALA Booklist, Ms. Gibbons has a special talent for making complex subjects understandable and entertaining for young readers.