The Bald Eagle

Watching a bald eagle glide over the treetops makes it easy to understand why Americans see it as a sign of liberty and power. Its image appears on government buildings and official papers, where it stands for national pride.

This book explains how the bald eagle was chosen as the national bird of the United States and describes the many ways its picture is used today.

Color photographs show the bird up close, and a timeline traces the steps that turned it into a national symbol.