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Why do birds have feathers? / Ruth Owen.
"Everyone knows that birds have feathers, but why so many different colors and shapes? From feathers for flying, to feathers for swimming, feathers for camouflage, to feathers for attracting a mate, this book will give readers a fascinating insight into the lives of birds and their physical adaptations. Topics include how a chick's feathers change from fluffy down to its adult flight feathers, how the bright red and yellow feathers of a macaw can actually help it stay hidden among green rain forest trees, and how feathers help keep penguins warm in the coldest place on Earth. Table of contents; Full-color photos; Fast facts; Science project; Glossary words bolded within text; Index"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781788561778
- ISBN: 9781788561785
- Physical Description: 21 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: Minneapolis : Ruby Tuesday Books, 2021.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 6-10 years Ruby Tuesday Books Grades 2-3 Ruby Tuesday Books 600L Lexile Decoding demand: 72 (high) Semantic demand: 90 (very high) Syntactic demand: 87 (very high) Structure demand: 79 (high) Lexile |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader AR LG 4 0.5 511387. |
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Available copies
- 6 of 6 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Rolla Public.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 6 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolla Public Library | JNF 598.147 OWE (Text) | 38256101711327 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
Summary
Why Do Birds Have Feathers?
Everyone knows that birds have feathers, but why so many different colors and shapes? From feathers for flying, to feathers for swimming, feathers for camouflage, to feathers for attracting a mate, this book will give readers a fascinating insight into the lives of birds and their physical adaptations. Topics include how a chick's feathers change from fluffy down to its adult flight feathers, how the bright red and yellow feathers of a macaw can actually help it stay hidden among green rain forest trees, and how feathers help keep penguins warm in the coldest place on Earth. After reading, put your knowledge to the test with a simple science project.
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