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1) Feathers: the evolution of a natural miracle

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As seen on PBS's American Spring Live, one of America's great nature-writers explores the magic and science of feathers
Feathers are an evolutionary marvel: aerodynamic, insulating, beguiling. They date back more than 100 million years. Yet their story has never been fully told. In Feathers, biologist Thor Hanson details a sweeping natural history, as feathers have been used to fly, protect, attract, and adorn through time...

2) Feathers: not just for flying

Author

Stewart, Melissa

Formats

Book, eBook, Kindle

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"Young naturalists meet sixteen birds in this elegant introduction to the many uses of feathers."--Amazon.com.

3) Feathers: displays of brilliant plumage

Author

Clark, Robert, 1961-

Publication Date

[2016]

Physical Desc

176 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm

4) Birds and their feathers

Author

Teckentrup, Britta

Publication Date

[2018]

Physical Desc

86 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm

Description

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"The feather -- at once fragile and strong, versatile and beautiful -- is one of nature's most ingenious constructions. With charming illustrations by Britta Teckentrup and a wealth of fascinating facts, this book tells the story of birds and their feathers for young readers. From iridescent feathers to feathers that sing; from the stately plumage of peacocks to the plumes of tiny hummingbirds; from the feathers of ancient myth to those that inspired...

5) Bird show

Author

Stockdale, Susan

Publication Date

[2021]

Physical Desc

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 x 27 cm

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Celebrates the beauty and diversity of some of the world's most remarkable birds, introducing amateur ornithologists to familiar and exotic species and their vibrant colors, patterns and other feathered features.

6) Lali's feather

Author

Zia, F. (Farhana)

Publication Date

[2020]

Physical Desc

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm

Description

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"Lali finds a feather in the field. Is little feather lost? Lali sets out to find feather a home"-- Provided by publisher.

7) Pierre the penguin: a true story

Author

Marzollo, Jean

Publication Date

c2010

Physical Desc

1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 26 cm.

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Rhyming text and colorful illustrations describe the efforts of aquatic biologist Pam to help Pierre, an African penguin living at the California Academy of Sciences, when he begins to go bald.

8) Plume

Author

Simler, Isabelle

Publication Date

2017.

Physical Desc

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 34 x 24 cm.

Description

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Introduces a wide variety of birds, their feathers, and Plume, the cat that is stalking them.

9) Finn's feather

Author

Noble, Rachel

Publication Date

2018.

Physical Desc

48 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm

Description

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When Finn finds a feather he believes was sent by his deceased brother, Hamish, his mother and teacher are not excited but his friend Lucas helps him find great joy in Hamish's gift.

10) Abigail, the breeze fairy

Author

Meadows, Daisy

Series

Rainbow magic. Weather fairies volume 2

Publication Date

c2004

Physical Desc

67 pages : illustrations, map ; 20 cm.

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Abigail the Breeze Fairy has been blown off-course without her wispy wind feather. Will Rachel and Kirsty be able to find the feather and bring calm to the blustery village?