How Birds Work, Workman Publishing
Engineered by evolution to thrive in the wild
A tiny textbook to learn on your own
How Birds WorkĀ goes beyond the typical field guide to show us not only what birds look like butĀ 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 itās 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 theyāre even more astounding than you knowāinside and out. Detailed analysis and illustrations illuminate:
- Skeleton
- Muscles
- Circulation
- Digestion
- Respiration
- Reproduction
- Feathers
- Colors and Patterns
- And much, much more!
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How Birds Work, Workman Publishing
How Birds Work, Workman Publishing
Engineered by evolution to thrive in the wild
A tiny textbook to learn on your own
How Birds WorkĀ goes beyond the typical field guide to show us not only what birds look like butĀ 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 itās 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 theyāre even more astounding than you knowāinside and out. Detailed analysis and illustrations illuminate:
- Skeleton
- Muscles
- Circulation
- Digestion
- Respiration
- Reproduction
- Feathers
- Colors and Patterns
- And much, much more!
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About the Author
Product Information
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Engineered by evolution to thrive in the wild
A tiny textbook to learn on your own
How Birds WorkĀ goes beyond the typical field guide to show us not only what birds look like butĀ 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 itās 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 theyāre even more astounding than you knowāinside and out. Detailed analysis and illustrations illuminate:
- Skeleton
- Muscles
- Circulation
- Digestion
- Respiration
- Reproduction
- Feathers
- Colors and Patterns
- And much, much more!
