Feathers
The Evolution of a Natural Miracle
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One of America's great nature-writers explores the magic and science of feathers.“An illuminating study of an evolutionary marvel.” ―Economist Winner of the John Burroughs MedalFeathers are an evolutionary marvel: aerodynamic, insulating, beguiling. From flying dinosaurs to showgirls on the Las Vegas Strip, their story spans hundreds of millions of years—yet has never been fully told. In Feathers, biologist Thor Hanson details a sweeping natural history of how feathers have been used to soar, attract, and adorn through time. Applying the research of paleontologists, ornithologists, biologists, engineers, and even art historians, he asks: What are feathers? How did they evolve? What do they mean to us? Enlivened by Hanson’s field experiences and wide-ranging research, Feathers is a captivating account of the human fascination with this most enchanting natural wonder.
| Sold By | Basic Books |
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| ISBNs | 9780465020133, 9780465023462, 9780465020133, 0465020135 |
| Language | English |