Bibliograph

Feathers, the evolution of a natural miracle, Thor Hanson

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Feathers, the evolution of a natural miracle, Thor Hanson

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 301-317) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Feathers

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

657595624

Responsibility statement

Thor Hanson

Sub title

the evolution of a natural miracle

Summary

A biologist presents the natural history of feathers, applying the findings of paleontologists, ornithologists, biologists, engineers, and art historians to answer questions about the origin of feathers, their evolution, and their uses throughout the ages

Table Of Contents

A natural miracle -- The Rosetta Stone -- Heat shields, gliders, and insect scoops -- The Yixian Formation -- How to catch a muttonbird -- Keeping warm -- Staying cool -- Ground-up or tree-down? -- A feathered hammer -- The perfect airfoil -- The birds of paradise -- A feather in her cap -- Give us those nice bright colors -- Of murres and muddlers -- The mighty Penna -- The featherless head -- A debt of wonder -- An illustrated guide to feathers -- Feathers and conservation

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