Return of the Eagle How America Saved Its National Symbol

Name: Return of the Eagle How America Saved Its National Symbol
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ISBN: 9780762747900

ISBN-10: 0762747900

ISBN-13: 9780762747900

Edition: 2008

Authors: Greg Breining, Frank Oberle

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This is the story of how a nation reversed a "silent spring" and saved the bald eagle from extinction. This bird of prey was declared the national symbol in 1782 but, by the 1960s, pollution and development had wiped out all but a few dozen. Grassroots movements started, the American consciousness was raised to all environmental threats, and federal laws were passed to keep the eagle population alive. This stunning book of full-color photographs and touching stories chronicles this inspiring success story with awe-inspiring shots of eagles in flight. There is also a one-of-a-kind directory to more than 150 areas in the nation where eagles are likely to be seen in the wild, soaring once…

Book details

List price: $19.95
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Globe Pequot Press, The
Publication date: 2/26/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 126
Size: 10.00" wide x 10.00" long x 0.44" tall
Weight: 0.088
Language: English