The bald eagle is one of the most majestic creatures found here in the United States. It's no wonder that we have it as one of our national symbols. They are rare, and so exciting when you get to see one! This book provides an insider's look at their life, in a way that we are most likely never going to be able to witness in person.

Breathtaking pictures capture all aspects of the bald eagle's life, from feeding to nesting to flight. Other pictures demonstrate how well they can blend in to the world around them. One of my favorites is a close-up of the profile of an adult male bald eagle and a frontal view in the glossary. I'm also intrigued by a series showing how the parent feeds the eaglets fish. And the little babies are absolutely adorable!

You can tell that Tessa has spent considerable time researching and observing the bald eagles during their nesting season. She is able to interpret the actions and interactions that she skillfully captures in her photography. Their lives are actually much more intricate and involved than we realize. For example, the way in which the male and female communicate with each other is almost reminiscent of how humans interact with each other when in love. It's also fun to read about how young eagles learn about the world around them, much in the same fashion as human babies.

Younger children will be in awe of the pictures and may sit through explanations of what is going on, even though this is a long book. Older children will soak up the information. It's a great resource for a school project, or simply as a coffee table book.

Thank you to Netgalley for a requested review copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.