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How Birds Work: An Illustrated Guide to the Wonders of Form & Function
SKU
033409
ISBN
9781615196470
Grade 9-AD
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Charlotte Mason
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Description
Whether an amateur nature lover or a professional birder, you’ll find a treasure trove of fascinating information here! Glossy pages packed with vibrant photos, illustrations, and diagrams accompany detailed but easy-to-understand text on the inner-workings of birds. Chapter topics include: the skeleton, muscles, nervous system, senses, circulatory system, respiratory system, digestive system, reproductive system, embryonic development, feathers & skin, and pigmentation patterns & colors. From a secular viewpoint, evolution is introduced in the first chapter, “Ancestors and Evolution”, and referred to throughout. The font size is a bit smaller than average, so older eyes may want to magnify. Get ready to learn about…All things BIRDS! 224 pgs, pb. ~Nancie
Publisher's Description of How Birds Work: An Illustrated Guide to the Wonders of Form & Function
Engineered by evolution to thrive in the wild, a tiny textbook to learn on your own.
How Birds Work goes beyond the typical field guide to show us not only what birds look like but why. Why do many owls have asymmetrical ear openings? (Hint: It helps them pinpoint prey; see page 40.) And why does the Grey Heron rest on one leg at a time? (Hint: Not because it’s tired; see page 66!) Birds boast a spectacular array of adaptations suited to their incredibly diverse diets and habitats. In this in-depth handbook, discover the ways they’re even more astounding than you know—inside and out. Detailed analysis and illustrations illuminate: Skeleton, Muscles, Circulation, Digestion, Respiration, Reproduction, Feathers, Colors and Patterns, and much, much more!
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | The Experiment |
| Grades: | 9-AD |
| ISBN: | 9781615196470 |
| Length in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.75 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.625 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.05 |
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