On Eagle Cove (On Bird Hill and Beyond, 4)

Mass Books Picture Book/Series Must Reads WINNER! The fourth book in the acclaimed ON BIRD HILL & BEYOND seriesAs I walked out towards Eagle Cove, Skipping through a greening grove, I followed where the pathway led― And spied a great big lake ahead. From the prolific Jane Yolen comes On Eagle Cove, a sparkling new addition to the On Bird Hill & Beyond series. A young birder and her mother hike beside a lake and experience the majesty of an eagle aerial show. They spy a massive nest, high in a tree, and understand that the two eagles dancing across the sky are a mating pair. Soon, there will be chicks, and the girl and her mother return to the nest months later for a peek at the new little lives. On Eagle Cove reunites Jane Yolen with award-winning illustrator Elizabeth Dulemba for this quiet walk through nature that leads to an unexpected encounter with the magnificent Bald Eagle.· Full color photographs and fascinating details· effects of environmental toxins on eagles· tips on how to see one in real life.Wildlife to discover in this book:MallardWood DuckAmerican Black DuckGreen-Winged TealHooded MerganserAmerican WigeonGladwellGreat Blue HeronGreat EgretRed-Winged BlackbirdAmerican Box TurtleRed-eared SliderEastern Gray SquirrelEastern CottontailRaccoonAmerican BullfrogWhite-tailed DeerDragonfly35% of the net proceeds from every Cornell Lab Publishing Group book purchase will support projects such as children's educational and community programs.About the ON BIRD HILL & BEYOND SERIESThe ON BIRD HILL & BEYOND series invites children to reclaim the freedom to explore, wander and adventure outdoors.Created especially for the Cornell Lab of Ornithology - the world leader in the study, appreciation, and conservation of birds - by New York Times bestselling author Jane Yolen and renowned illustrators Bob Marstall and Elizabeth Dulemba. The series artfully engages the senses to see, feel, hear, and touch the natural world and the life within.Back matter contains information on birds and wildlife depicted with full-color photos and “How You Can Help" suggestions for budding naturalists and birders.RAVE REVIEWS FOR ON BIRD HILL...“Expressively captures a luminous moment of discovery in the natural world. On Bird Hill leaves space for the imagination and underscores the surprising wonder found in everyday moments.” ― School Library Journal“It’s a sweetly surreal meditation on the everyday wonders that await in the wild.”―Publisher’s Weekly“Beautiful and enchanting.”―Hooked on Books“…opens your eyes to the extraordinary in the ordinary of nature. I look forward to more books in the series...”―NC Teacher Stuff Read more