Birds Up Close: An Engineer Explores Their Hidden Wonders

A renowned engineer and lifelong birder 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. They even control sound. And how feathers work is just one aspect of the wonders of birds explained by pathbreaking researcher and...