Editorial Review

“From the cover, this book inspires awe, showing as it does the magnificent wing span of a bird of prey as it swoops down to catch its meal. Close-up, color photographs and text focus on the Steller sea eagle and the harpy eagle. Information about physical characteristics, diet, habitat, mating, and more are shared. Learn how the birds’ physical features support their lives as apex predators. Labels identify which bird is in each photo. Interesting facts are included in the sidebars. Toward the back of the book, the author includes a brief list of general facts about the two birds. The author’s note includes how the environment is impacting the lives of these eagles. Experts who contributed to the content of the book are acknowledged. This book is part of the “Ultimate Predators” series. Children interested in animals will probably find the book and photos to be fascinating. Teachers may find the title to be a good addition to a unit of study on the food chain, predators, and/or birds. Those students wishing to learn more about these eagles will need to independently seek additional resources such as books and websites. Reviewer Rating: 4" –Children’s Literature