Jean Craighead George, Wendell Minor (Illustrated by)
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The Eagles are Back
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An affirmative tale of how one child can make a difference
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.
Publisher: Penguin Random House
Original Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 32 pages
ISBN-10: 0803737718
Item Weight: 0.9 lbs
Dimensions: 11.3 x 0.3 x 9.3 inches
"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
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.
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