The thing with feathers: the surprising lives of birds, and what they reveal about being human
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New York, New York : Riverhead Books, a member of Penguin Group (USA), 2014.
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xiv, 288 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
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Explores "the lives of birds, illuminating their surprising world and deep connection with humanity"--

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Includes bibliographical references (pages [267]-280) and index.
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Explores "the lives of birds, illuminating their surprising world and deep connection with humanity"--,Provided by publisher.
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Strycker, N. K. (2014). The thing with feathers: the surprising lives of birds, and what they reveal about being human. New York, New York, Riverhead Books, a member of Penguin Group (USA).

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Strycker, Noah K.. 2014. The Thing With Feathers: The Surprising Lives of Birds, and What They Reveal About Being Human. New York, New York, Riverhead Books, a member of Penguin Group (USA).

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Strycker, Noah K., The Thing With Feathers: The Surprising Lives of Birds, and What They Reveal About Being Human. New York, New York, Riverhead Books, a member of Penguin Group (USA), 2014.

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Strycker, Noah K.. The Thing With Feathers: The Surprising Lives of Birds, and What They Reveal About Being Human. New York, New York, Riverhead Books, a member of Penguin Group (USA), 2014.

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