Dr. Thor Hanson is a conservation biologist from the Pacific Northwest and an award-winning author. A Guggenheim Fellow, his other books include Feathers and The Impenetrable Forest.
Thor Hanson Books
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The Triumph of Seeds
Thor Hanson
How Grains, Nuts, Kernels, Pulses & Pips Conquered the Plant Kingdom and Shaped Human History
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Listen to the Intro00:00What's The Triumph of Seeds about?
The Triumph of Seeds (2015) tells the amazing story of the influence of seeds. Find out how plants have managed to endure and evolve over the course of Earth’s long history and how they manipulated both man and animal into doing their bidding.
Who should read The Triumph of Seeds?
- Students of biology, ecology or agriculture
- Botanists
- Readers who love natural science or gardening
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What's Feathers about?
Feathers (2011) is all about the evolution and significance of our quilled comrades, the birds. These blinks explain how feathers originated, why they’re unique and how they have affected everything from human culture to technology.
Who should read Feathers?
- Nature enthusiasts
- Biologists and zoologists
- Pilots, flight attendants and anyone interested in flying
