"A beautiful exploration of recently-discovered feathered dinosaurs--the ancient ancestors of birds today!"--

Celebrates the beauty and diversity of some of the world's most remarkable birds, introducing amateur ornithologists to familiar and exotic species and their vibrant colors, patterns and other feathered features.

Briefly describes how the fur and feathers of various animals differ in shape, pattern, and function.

Describes the fur, hair, or feathers on animals and explains how they are useful.

"The feather -- at once fragile and strong, versatile and beautiful -- is one of nature's most ingenious constructions. With charming illustrations by Britta Teckentrup and a wealth of fascinating facts, this book tells the story of birds and their feathers for young readers. From iridescent feathers to feathers that sing; from the stately plumage of peacocks to the plumes of tiny hummingbirds; from the feathers of ancient myth to those that inspired...