Feathers: A Beautiful Look at a Bird's Most Unique Feature - Couverture souple

Tekiela, Stan

 
9781591934936: Feathers: A Beautiful Look at a Bird's Most Unique Feature
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1591934931 ISBN 13 : 9781591934936
Editeur : Adventure Publications, Incorporated, 2014

Synopsis

Appreciate the Adornment of Birds

Feathers--possibly the most amazing body covering in the entire animal kingdom. No other covering does all that feathers do. From the delicate down feathers that keep birds warm to the sturdy flight feathers that allow birds to soar, these marvelous structures are something to admire. This coffee table book is filled with stunning, incomparable photos, and it promises to delight as it walks you through the world of feathers.

Book Features:

  • More than 230 stunning, one-of-a-kind images of feathers and birds from across the United States.
  • Many fascinating facts, including how feathers keep tiny chickadees warm in winter, why Blue Jays aren't really blue and how the feathers of owls can help them hunt prey.
  • Information that will season your understanding of feathers and enhance your enjoyment of birds.

Everyone who celebrates nature will appreciate this beautiful, detailed look at feathers.

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À propos de l?auteur

Naturalist, wildlife photographer and writer Stan Tekiela is the originator of the popular state-specific field guide series. Stan has authored more than 190 educational books, including field guides, quick guides, nature books, children's books, playing cards and more, presenting many species of animals and plants. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota and as an active professional naturalist for more than 30 years, Stan studies and photographs wildlife throughout the United States and Canada. He has received various national and regional awards for his books and photographs. Also a well-known columnist and radio personality, his syndicated column appears in more than 25 newspapers, and his wildlife programs are broadcast on a number of Midwest radio stations. Stan can be followed on Facebook and Twitter.

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Éditeur
Adventure Publications, Incorporated
Date d'édition
2014
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1591934931
ISBN 13 
9781591934936
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
128
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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