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Product Description This strong and beautiful bird is a symbol for an entire country. It is the bald eagle, and Americans made it their national emblem more than 200 years ago. Join Bill the bird keeper to see how this bird lives and how it became a symbol of the United States. Review These attractively illustrated books introduce the history and significance of two of America's national symbols. In Liberty Bell, students will learn about the purchase of the bell, its Revolutionary War history, its symbolic use by abolitionists, and it --School Library Journal Told through the person of Bill, the bird keeper, Pearl begins with an historic look at this national symbol, noting the Founding Fathers' desire for a bird which embodied the noble traits of the new nation, including ""strength, courage, and freedom."" Aft --CLCD Newsletter About the Author Norman Pearl has written 10 childrens books. He writes on both science and social studies topics, usually while sitting under a palm tree, sipping lemonade. Norman lives in Miami, Florida, with his wife and son. They have a small, white, fluffy dog named Max, who thinks he's human.