Nature's Flyers

Download or Read eBook Nature's Flyers PDF written by David E. Alexander and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2004-11-17 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Nature's Flyers
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Publisher : JHU Press
Total Pages : 390
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ISBN-10 : 0801880599
ISBN-13 : 9780801880599
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Book Synopsis Nature's Flyers by : David E. Alexander

Book excerpt: 'Nature's Flyers' is a detailed account of the current scientific understanding of the primary aspects of flight in nature. The author explains the physical basis of flight, drawing upon bats, birds, insects, pterosaurs and even winged seeds.


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