Fly high with the Bald Eagle, our national bird, in this new and updated edition of a classic from the go-to source for children's nonfiction, Gail Gibbons. With it's white head and tail feathers, the Bald Eagle is an iconic symbol of strength and freedom. These magnificent raptors are essential to their ecosystems. This new and updated edition, vetted by an expert, includes the latest scientific information about Bald Eagles. Well-labeled diagrams and illustrations show the physical traits of Bald Eagles, how they fly, where they live, how the raise their young, and much more. A page of fun facts about Bald Eagles is also included. Gail Gibbons "has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator." Ms. Gibbons is the author of more than 120 acclaimed books for young readers, including the bestselling titles From Seed to Plant and Monarch Butterflies. Her many honors include the Washington Post/Children's Book Guild Nonfiction Award and the NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book Award.