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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: Scarce fossils of feathered dinosaurs reveal the connection between these ancient creatures and birds.
Chapter 3: Two theories explain how birds first took to the air, and the verdict remains still uncertain.
Chapter 4: Birds deploy color to impress, and some even alter their looks based on their diet.
Chapter 5: Birds possess a unique method for enduring frigid temperatures while keeping their ability to fly.
Chapter 6: Birds and feathers continue inspiring engineers involved in modern aviation technology.
Chapter 7: Humans employ feathers for sexual selection, fashion, and performances of many kinds.
Description
Feathers (2011) is all about the evolution and significance of our quilled comrades, the birds. These blinks explain how feathers originated, why they’re unique and how they have affected everything from human culture to technology.
Who Should Listen
Nature enthusiasts
Biologists and zoologists
Pilots, flight attendants and anyone interested in flying
About the Authors
Dr. Thor Hanson is an award-winning writer and biologist. He’s the author of The Triumph of Seeds and The Impenetrable Forest. He’s been presented with the John Burroughs Medal, the AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize and two Pacific Northwest Book Awards.