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Birds up Close : An Engineer Explores Their Hidden Wonders.

MIT Press Direct 2026 Trade Monographs Available online

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Gibson, Lorna.
Language:
English
Physical Description:
1 online resource (178 pages)
Edition:
1st ed.
Place of Publication:
Cambridge : MIT Press, 2026.
Summary:
A renowned engineer reveals the marvel of how birds work--from the tips of their beaks to the sheen of their tailfeathers.With over 150 full-color illustrations, a unique gift book for everyone from the avid birder to the bird beginner.Consider feathers: They define birds' wings, enabling flight.They insulate against cold.They repel water.
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Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
ISBN:
0-262-38424-8
0-262-38425-6
OCLC:
1584457956

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