Feathers (Learn About: Animal Coverings)

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Exploring the diverse types of animal coverings, this book delves into how various animals use their unique traits for warmth, protection, and movement. Readers will discover five distinct coverings—fur, feathers, skin, scales, and shells—each illustrated with vibrant photographs and engaging facts. The text highlights the relationship between these coverings and the animals' habitats, diets, survival strategies, and life cycles. Focusing on feathers, it explains their essential role in birds' survival, including functions like flying and camouflage.