Through simple text and historic and modern images and photographs, this title explains why the US Constitution is one of the most important symbols of freedom to the United States of America.

A bald eagle doesn't sound like an attractive bird. But it's pictured on the Great Seal of the United States and on the dollar bill. Why was this bird chosen as a national symbol? Join Ms. Patel's class as they find out why bald eagles are important, what the Great Seal stands for, and how bald eagles live in the wild. A special guest also pays the class a visit!

Presents facts about this bird of prey. It is the national bird of the United States, making an appearance on both the Great Seal of the United States and the Seal of the President of the United States.

"The American bald eagle is the United States' national bird and emblem. You can see eagles on United States currency, official mail, and other important documents. But how did it receive such an honor? In this book, readers will learn why the United States needed an emblem, how the bald eagle was chosen, and more. A timeline helps readers see how this spectacular bird came to be so important to the American people."--

"The presidential seal is a stamp placed on all messages from the president to the U.S. Congress. The seal is also on the presidential flag, and its origins go back, in part, to the earliest days of the United States. In this book, readers will learn about the history of the presidential seal, its design features, and its usage. A graphic organizer further explains this important American symbol."--

Describes the history of the bald eagle as a symbol of freedom in the U.S., and discusses protection of the eagle in the wild.

"Each title in the Icons of America series. This series explores the significance and history of well-known American symbols"--

"Arguably, no symbol more firmly represents our country's independence than the bald eagle. But why this particular bird? Through factual, accessible text and crisp, colorful photos, young report writers will learn how the United States came to embrace this feathered American icon"--

"An exploration of this once endangered bird that has long served as an important American symbol"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the origins, histories, and meanings of seventeen American symbols, including the flag, the eagle, the Liberty Bell, Uncle Sam, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the National Mall.