feathers

Describes the appearance, function, types, coloring, formation and structure of a feather, and includes information about the origins of feathers.

Presents an introduction to creatures with feathers, in simple text with illustrations, providing descriptions of what they are made of, how they function in different environments, and which animals have them, including ostrich, falcons, penguins, and more.

Rhyming text and illustrations take the reader on a journey, in which a simple purple feather becomes a whisker for a cat, a pen for an owl, a quill for a porcupine, and more.

Rachel and Kirsty must find the feather that belongs to Hayley the rain fairy in order to stop a flood.

Evie, the mist fairy might have caused Wetherbury to get all fogged up by loosing her feather, and the weather fairies must bring back the good weather.

Goldie the Sunshine Fairy's magic feather has disappeared. Now Wetherbury is so hot and sunny that the cornfields are turning into popcorn. What a mess!.

Abigail the Breeze Fairy has been blown off-course without her wispy wind feather. Will Rachel and Kirsty be able to find the feather and bring calm to the blustery village?.

Crystal the snow fairy must find her magical feather in order to stop snow from falling in summer.

Examines the history of feathers, from their origins on ancient birds to how they have influenced human beings in both science and fashion. Contains "An Illustrated Guide to Feathers" and a bibliography of sources.

Much to the amusement of a group of parrots, Bamboo, Velvet, and Beak adorn themselves with strange feathers as they hunt for the rightful owners.