Feathers: Not Just for Flying

by Melissa Stewart

Book Overview

Young naturalists explore sixteen birds in this elegant introduction to the many, remarkable uses of feathers. A concise main text highlights how feathers are not just for flying. More curious readers are invited to dig deeper with informative sidebars that underscore how feathers of all shapes and sizes help birds with warming or cooling, protect them from the sun, help them swim, glide or even dig. With a range of common and exotic species readers will be engaged by both the new and the familiar. Beautiful and delicate watercolor illustrations showcase life-size feathers and compare them to everyday objects. With a scrapbook design, Feathers is part science journal, part read-along nonfiction, making it a wonderful resource for nature studies and a delight for the youngest bird lovers.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1580894313
• ISBN13: 9781580894319
• Release Date: February 2014
• Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.1"
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4

Customer Reviews

Great book

My 6 year old has been collecting feathers recently. This book was a perfect find. The info is great not too much text.

Beautiful and informative.

Who knew feathers did so many things! The author introduces birds from different parts of the world and how each uses its feathers. Striking illustrations. Brief enough for young children; informative enough for adults. I’m ordering another.