The Eagles Are Back (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780803737716)

The American bald eagle, the national symbol of the United States, was once dangerously near to extinction. With the help of dedicated volunteers and decades of hard work, the eagle population made a dramatic comeback. This moving picture book tells the story of one boy who helped in the hatching of an eaglet. Featuring vividly detailed paintings from landscape artist Wendell Minor, Jean Craighead George's inspiring text will motivate readers of all ages to care for the environment and its many creatures.

Author: Jean Craighead George
ISBN-10: 0803737718
ISBN-13: 9780803737716
Publisher: Dial Books
Language: English
Published: 03/21/2013
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.10h x 11.10w x 0.50d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.7
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 157704 / Eagles Are Back

Award: Keystone to Reading Book Award - Nominee
Award: Delaware Diamonds Award - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 11/15/2012 pg. 41
Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2013
Publishers Weekly 02/04/2013
School Library Journal 03/01/2013 pg. 138
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2013 pg. 162 - Recommended, Satisfactory

About the Author
Jean Craighead George was the preeminent nature writer for children. She is the author of My Side of the Mountain and Julie of the Wolves, and her work spanned 50 years. She died in May 2012 at age 93.

After completing his studies at the Ringling School of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida, Wendell Minor began creating original designs for book publishers in New York City. He has created jacket illustrations for more than 2000 books, and has illustrated dozens of books for children, including America The Beautiful and Yankee Doodle America. He lives in Connecticut.