How Birds Work: An Illustrated Guide to the Wonders of Form and Function?from Bones to Beak (How Nature Works)

Taylor, Marianne

ISBN 10: 1615196471 / ISBN 13: 9781615196470

Published by The Experiment, 2020

The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR012717477

Synopsis:

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!

300 color photographs and illustrations

About the Author: Marianne Taylor is a writer, illustrator, and wildlife photographer. She's written more than twenty nature books for adults and children, many illustrated with her own artwork or photographs. She also writes for Birdwatch, the Independent, BBC Wildlife, Country Life, Nature's Home, and The Lady.

Bibliographic Details

Title: How Birds Work: An Illustrated Guide to the ...
Publisher: The Experiment
Publication Date: 2020
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good