Feathers
Book description
Young naturalists explore sixteen birds in this elegant introduction to the many, remarkable uses of feathers. A concise main text highlights how feathers are not just for flying. More curious readers are invited to dig deeper with informative sidebars that underscore how feathers of all shapes and sizes help birds…
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Every bird nerd should know the bird basics, and Melissa Stewart’s book on feathers is the perfect place to begin. You’re sure to learn something new. I did. I had no idea that feathers came in so many different shapes and sizes. You might be surprised, too, to discover all the things feathers can do. I won’t give them all away, but some are used for warmth, and others for floating!
Bird lovers will also appreciate the illustrations by Sarah Brannen, which resemble a naturalist’s sketchbook. They may even inspire you to create…
From Peggy's list on for budding birders.
Birds are the only animals in the world with feathers - and that alone makes them pretty special.
As a major bird-nerd myself (truly!), I love this book because it encouraged me to look closely at birds with new eyes: the bristle feathers around a bird’s beak, the tiny eyelashes around a bird’s eye…
Feathers, Not Just for Flying, delves into the fascinating physiology and function of each type of feather found on a bird - each bird sports thousands of feathers, by the way - and how their feathers are used in the most surprising ways, as the…
From Jennifer's list on for budding young birders.
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