The evolution of birds /by Carol Hand ; content consultant, Frederick E. Wasserman (associate professor, biology, Boston University).
Hand, Carol, 1945-
The evolution of birds /by Carol Hand ; content consultant, Frederick E. Wasserman (associate professor, biology, Boston University). Birds - Minneapolis, Minnesota : Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, (c)2019. - 1 online resource : color illustrations. - Animal evolution .
1. From T. Rex to turkeys -- 2. Flightless birds -- 3. Pigeons and doves -- 4. Hummingbirds -- 5. Tubenoses and penguins -- 6. Shorebirds and waterfowl -- 7. Birds of prey -- 8. Parrots and kin -- 9. Perching birds -- 10. Present-day research.
This book explores what we know about bird evolution, from theories of the past to recent breakthroughs in research, and examines the science behind the research, from studying fossils to analyzing DNA. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
9781532159473 9781532158124
2019724713
Birds--Evolution.
Electronic Books.
QL677 / .E965 2019
The evolution of birds /by Carol Hand ; content consultant, Frederick E. Wasserman (associate professor, biology, Boston University). Birds - Minneapolis, Minnesota : Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, (c)2019. - 1 online resource : color illustrations. - Animal evolution .
1. From T. Rex to turkeys -- 2. Flightless birds -- 3. Pigeons and doves -- 4. Hummingbirds -- 5. Tubenoses and penguins -- 6. Shorebirds and waterfowl -- 7. Birds of prey -- 8. Parrots and kin -- 9. Perching birds -- 10. Present-day research.
This book explores what we know about bird evolution, from theories of the past to recent breakthroughs in research, and examines the science behind the research, from studying fossils to analyzing DNA. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
9781532159473 9781532158124
2019724713
Birds--Evolution.
Electronic Books.
QL677 / .E965 2019