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The evolution of birds /by Carol Hand ; content consultant, Frederick E. Wasserman (associate professor, biology, Boston University).

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Publication details: Minneapolis, Minnesota : Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, (c)2019.Description: 1 online resource : color illustrationsContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9781532159473
  • 9781532158124
Other title:
  • Birds
Subject(s): Genre/Form: LOC classification:
  • QL677 .E965 2019
Online resources: Available additional physical forms:
Contents:
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.
Subject: 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.
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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.

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