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How birds work : an illustrated guide to the wonders of form and function-from bones to beak / Marianne Taylor.
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | 598 Tay | 31681010343978 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
"An illustrated handbook on birds that explores in detail their anatomical makeup and evolutionary history to explain their form and function and their place in the natural world"-- - Baker & Taylor
Artfully designed and highly detailed, this in-depth handbook on the inner workings of birds reveals why birds are built the way they are and where they fit in to the diversity of life on Earth. Original. 15,000 first printing. Illustrations. - Grand Central Pub
An artfully designed, highly detailed guide to the inner workings of birdsâwhat theyâre made up of inside and out, and why - Grand Central Pub
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 itâs 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 theyâre even more astounding than you knowâinside and out. Detailed analysis and illustrations illuminate:- Skeleton
- Muscles
- Circulation
- Digestion
- Respiration
- Reproduction
- Feathers
- Colors and Patterns
- And much, much more!
- Workman Press.
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!
- Workman Press.
An artfully designed, highly detailed guide to the inner workings of birds'what they're made up of inside and out, and why - WW Norton
How Birds WorkwhySkeletonMusclesCirculationDigestionRespirationReproductionFeathersColors and PatternsAnd much, much more!
