{"product_id":"the-genius-of-birds-1","title":"The Genius of Birds","description":"“Lovely, celebratory. For all the belittling of ‘bird brains,’ [Ackerman] shows them to be uniquely impressive machines . . .” —New York Times Book Review\n\n“A lyrical testimony to the wonders of avian intelligence.” —Scientific American\n\nAn award-winning science writer tours the globe to reveal what makes birds capable of such extraordinary feats of mental prowess\n\nBirds are astonishingly intelligent creatures. According to revolutionary new research, some birds rival primates and even humans in their remarkable forms of intelligence. In The Genius of Birds, acclaimed author Jennifer Ackerman explores their newly discovered brilliance and how it came about.\n\nAs she travels around the world to the most cutting-edge frontiers of research, Ackerman not only tells the story of the recently uncovered genius of birds but also delves deeply into the latest findings about the bird brain itself that are shifting our view of what it means to be intelligent. At once personal yet scientific, richly informative and beautifully written, The Genius of Birds celebrates the triumphs of these surprising and fiercely intelligent creatures.\n\nAckerman is also the author of Birds by the Shore: Observing the Natural Life of the Atlantic Coast.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1594205213\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.1594205213.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Ackerman, Jennifer\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41447051952186,"sku":"DBV.1594205213.G","price":8.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/1594205213-0.jpg?v=1780720923","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/the-genius-of-birds-1","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}