Feathers the evolution of a natural miracle / Thor Hanson.
| Author/creator | Hanson, Thor |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | New York : Basic Books, |
| Description | xvi, 336 p. : ill., map ; 22 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Contents | A natural miracle -- Evolution. The Rosetta Stone ; Heat shields, gliders, and insect scoops ; The Yixian Formation ; How to catch a muttonbird -- Fluff. Keeping warm ; Staying cool -- Flight. Ground-up or tree-down? ; A feathered hammer ; The perfect airfoil -- Fancy. The birds of paradise ; A feather in her cap ; Give us those nice bright colors -- Function. Of murres and muddlers; The mighty Penna ; The featherless head -- A debt of wonder -- Appendix A. An illustrated guide to feathers -- Appendix B. Feathers and conservation. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 301-317) and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2011003272 |
| ISBN | 9780465020133 |
| ISBN | 0465020135 |
| ISBN | 9780465023462 (e-book) |
| ISBN | 0465023460 (e-book) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |