Thor Hanson
Thor Hanson is a biologist whose previous books include The Impenetrable Forest , Feathers (longlisted for the Samuel Johnson prize), The Triumph of Seeds , Buzz , and Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid . He has appeared on BBC Radio 4 and contributed to publications including BBC Wildlife and the Huffington Post . He lives on an island in the Pacific Northwest, USA.
Thor Hanson is a biologist whose previous books include The Impenetrable Forest , Feathers (longlisted for the Samuel Johnson prize), The Triumph of Seeds , Buzz , and Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid . He has appeared on BBC Radio 4 and contributed to publications including BBC Wildlife and the Huffington Post . He lives on an island in the Pacific Northwest, USA. See less
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Thor Hanson book reviews
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The Triumph of Seeds: How Grains, Nuts, Kernels, Pulses, and Pips Conquered the Plant Kingdom and Shaped Human History
Conquered is right.
Thor Hanson has taken the story of seeds and made it fascinating while educating the reader on much of the plant kingdom. After you have read the book you will regard every seed you see as the ... Read More
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Feathers: The Evolution of a Natural Miracle
All About a Miracle
by Dean S, Dec 6, 2012
Feathers are miracles of structure and function, according to Hanson's careful and insightful examination. This is a well-researched book with references to science, history, evolution, and culture. ... Read More
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Feathers: The Evolution of a Natural Miracle
A really fascinating book
by David L, Jun 1, 2012
A really fascinating book telling you all you ever wanted to know about how feathers evolved and how they work, all in a very accessible style. Read More
