Is a Bald Eagle Really Bald?

From the Series Cloverleaf Books ™ — Our American Symbols

  • Interest Level: Kindergarten - Grade 2
  • Reading Level: Grade 1

A bald eagle doesn’t sound like an attractive bird. But it’s pictured on the Great Seal of the United States and on the dollar bill. Why was this bird chosen as a national symbol? Join Ms. Patel’s class as they find out why bald eagles are important, what the Great Seal stands for, and how bald eagles live in the wild. A special guest also pays the class a visit!

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Interest Level Kindergarten - Grade 2
Reading Level Grade 1
Genre Social Studies
Copyright 2015
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Brand Cloverleaf Books ™
Imprint Millbrook Press ™
Language English
Number of Pages 24
Publication Date 2014-08-01
Reading Counts! Level 3.2
Text Type Informational Fiction
BISACS JUV002040, JUV061000, JUV035000
Dewey 598.9'43
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Dimensions 9.75 x 9.75
Lexile 560
Guided Reading Level M
ATOS Reading Level 3.0
Accelerated Reader® Quiz 168285
Accelerated Reader® Points 0.5
Features Activities, Bibliography/further reading, Glossary, Index, Original artwork, Reviewed, Table of contents, Teaching Guides, and eSource

Author: Martha E. H. Rustad

Martha E. H. Rustad is the author of more than two hundred nonfiction children’s books, on topics ranging from snowflakes to termites to the Statue of Liberty. She lives with her family in Brainerd, Minnesota.

Illustrator: Holli Conger

Holli Conger has provided illustrations for everything from greeting cards to children’s books. She approaches each project with whimsy and creativity guaranteed to put a smile on any face. Holli lives in Nashville, Tennessee.

Lerner eSource™ offers free digital teaching and learning resources, including Common Core State Standards (CCSS) teaching guides. These guides, created by classroom teachers, offer short lessons and writing exercises that give students specific instruction and practice using Common Core skills and strategies. Lerner eSource also provides additional resources including online activities, downloadable/printable graphic organizers, and additional educational materials that would also support Common Core instruction. Download, share, pin, print, and save as many of these free resources as you like!

Cloverleaf Books ™ — Our American Symbols

Why are a bird, a song, the flag, and certain monuments important symbols for the United States? What do they represent? Inquisitive young students explore American symbols through field trips, classroom visitors, and lots of questions! Join in to learn the history, significance, and fun View available downloads →

Reviews

School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

“The storylike narrative is simple, engaging, and informative…. All in all, an appealing first look at American emblems.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple