Heather Moore Niver 
Zoom in on the Bald Eagle [PDF ebook] 

Through simple, fact-filled text and vivid photographs, readers will enjoy learning about this important American symbol, including why the bald eagle was chosen as the national bird, if Ben Franklin really wanted a turkey instead, and how the eagle on the Presidential Seal has changed over the years. A follow-up activity guides readers in researching other national symbols from around the world.