Hanson, Thor.
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.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Basic Books 2011
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 598.147 HANWills, Simon
Summary: "Even the most well-informed wildlife enthusiasts will be entertained by the stories and fascinating facts in this beautifully illustrated book. Our ancestors were as interested in birds as we are, but often for different reasons. They hunted, tamed, worshipped and depicted birds, and even bestowed magical properties upon them. Why did ancient writers consider the sparrow such a lustful...
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Publisher / Publication Date: White Owl 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 598 WILTudge, Colin.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crown Publishers 2008
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 598 TUDYolen, Jane
Summary: A family of dedicated birders presents an illustrated tribute to birds featuring a combination of scientific facts, folklore, poems, and songs.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2018