text Feathers : the evolution of a natural miracle
- Summary
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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.
- 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 ... Read more
- Format
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- Description
- xvi, 336 pages : illustrations, map ; 22 cm
- Publisher
- Basic Books 2011
Library | Location | Status |
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Peninsula Community Library | 598.147 HAN in Adult | Available |
Library | Location | Status |
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TADL-PCL | 598.147 HAN in Adult | Available |