Feathers: Not Just for Flying, by Melissa Stewart and illustrated by Sandra S. Brannan
Synopsis: Young naturalists meet sixteen birds in this elegant introduction to the many uses of feathers. A concise main text highlights how feathers are not just for flying. More curious readers are invited to explore informative sidebars, which underscore specific ways each bird uses its feathers for a variety of practical purposes. A scrapbook design showcases life-size feather illustrations.
Published: February 2014 | ISBN-13: 978-1580894319
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