Thursday, August 13, 2009

New Books about Things with Wings

Written By: Machelle Lehr



"Nature's Flyers" written by David E. Alexander,is a book about birds, insects, and the biomechanics of flight. This book will interest amateur and professional ornithologists, ecologists, evolutionary biologists, physiologists, and engineers. Alexander studied the physical basis of flight. He presents a holistic view of flight, including gliding, flapping, and maneuvering.

"Owls of the United States and Canada" by Wayne Lynch, is a book about owls. Lynch is among a select group of North America's very best natural history writers and photographers. He presents these talents in this book, and revels a wealth of knowledge about owl biology.

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