From the series Great Animal Comebacks
Saving the Bald Eagle
Reading Level Grade 2Interest Level Grades 2 – 5Copyright 2019
Reviewed
From the series Great Animal Comebacks
Reading Level Grade 2Interest Level Grades 2 – 5Copyright 2019
ReviewedIn this book, early fluent readers will learn how the bald eagle came back from the brink of extinction and serves as an important species in its environment. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the animal’s habitat, diet, behaviors, and current status, as well as how conservation efforts helped these majestic birds make a comeback.
A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the bald eagle using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Saving the Bald Eagle also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Saving the Bald Eagle is part of Jump!’s Great Animal Comebacks series.
The history and current status of animal conservation efforts are introduced through simple language and solid visual content. Readers learn the major causes of the animals’ decline, plus a bit about the actions taken in response. Government acts are the most frequently cited impetus for population gains, but some specific strategies, such as the use of radio collars to track grizzlies, for example, are included. Current population estimates are provided for all profiled animals except for manatees, where specifics are not included. The frequent use of questions and answers within the text might be disruptive to some readers. Several “Did You Know?” insets per book offer additional facts; some, but not all, involve survival challenges. Clear, well-chosen photographs show the animals in their environment and interacting with humans. A range map adds further visual support. VERDICT This series offers solid roundups of animal conservation success stories.
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