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The Eagles are Back
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The Eagles are Back Hardcover - 2013

by George, Jean Craighead; Minor, Wendell [Illustrator]

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This moving picture book tells the story of one boy who helped in the hatching of an American bald eaglet. Featuring vividly detailed paintings from landscape artist Minor, George's inspiring text will motivate readers of all ages to care for the environment and its many creatures. Full color.

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  • Title The Eagles are Back
  • Author George, Jean Craighead; Minor, Wendell [Illustrator]
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Condition New
  • Pages 32
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Dial Books
  • Date 2013-03-21
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated
  • Bookseller's Inventory # Q-0803737718
  • ISBN 9780803737716 / 0803737718
  • Weight 0.95 lbs (0.43 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.1 x 11.1 x 0.5 in (23.11 x 28.19 x 1.27 cm)
  • Ages 06 to 08 years
  • Grade levels 1 - 3
  • Library of Congress subjects Endangered species, Bald eagle
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2012005717
  • Dewey Decimal Code 598.942

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Summary

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.

From the publisher

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.

Media reviews

"Minor’s paintings handsomely convey the eagles’ impressive stature and the natural settings they inhabit...libraries and readers will welcome this engaging introduction to the iconic bird." - School Library Journal

"This would be a useful addition to any library’s collection of books dealing with threatened and endangered species." - Library Media Connection
 

Citations

  • Booklist, 11/15/2012, Page 41
  • Hornbook Guide to Children, 07/01/2013, Page 162
  • Kirkus Reviews, 02/01/2013, Page 0
  • Publishers Weekly, 02/04/2013, Page 0
  • School Library Journal, 03/01/2013, Page 138

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.