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Feathers Not just for Flying

by Melissa Stewart

picture booknaturesciencejuvenile non-fictionzoologyFeathersJuvenile literatureBirds

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.

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Book data: Open Library