Why do birds have feathers?
Subtitle: and other questions about evolution and classification
By: [Pat Jacobs]
Series: Wildlife wonders
Publisher: Franklin Watts; Hachette Kids Franklin Watts; Franklin Watts Ltd
Published: 2014
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9781445128078; 9781445150864; 9781445128139
Subjects: Birds; Juvenile literature; Evolution; Questions and answers
Description: An original new science series which explores the key characteristics that divide the main animal and plant groups, and looks at how these characteristics have evolved over time. 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. Why do Birds have Feathers? 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.
Notes: Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Key Stage 2.
Table of contents: title: What is a bird?; title: Classification of birds; title: Evolution of flight; title: Why do birds have feathers?; title: Flightless birds; title: Mating and nesting; title: Raising a family; title: Specialised beaks; title: Hunting and fishing; title: Distinctive design; title: Migrations; title: Senses and intelligence; title: The future of birds; title: Brilliant birds.