Bibliograph

Why do birds have feathers?, and other questions about evolution and classification, Pat Jacobs

Type

Label

Why do birds have feathers?, and other questions about evolution and classification, Pat Jacobs

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

Primary school age

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Why do birds have feathers?

Responsibility statement

Pat Jacobs

Series statement

Wildlife wonders

Sub title

and other questions about evolution and classification

Summary

Looks at the features that make birds so unique. It describes how birds evolved from small dinosaurs, and looks at how feathers and flight developed. Bird senses, behaviour, habitats and flightless birds all also feature. The information is supported by examples that highlight the quirky and amazing qualities of the natural world, as well as revealing the dazzling variety within each group

Target audience

pre adolescent

Creator