Georges Feterman
Author of Superheroes of Nature: Incredible Skills to Survive and Thrive (Animal Powers)
About the Author
Works by Georges Feterman
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- Canonical name
- Feterman, Georges
- Legal name
- Feterman, Georges
- Birthdate
- 1952
- Gender
- male
- Education
- Agrégation (Sciences naturelles, 1983)
Capes(Sciences naturelles, 1973) - Occupations
- Professeur de collège (Sciences naturelles)
Photographe - Organizations
- Education nationale, Académie de Pairs (Professeur de collège Sciences naturelles)
Université ouverte de Paris VII (Chargé de cours) - Short biography
- Georges Feterman est un professeur agrégé de sciences naturelles, donnant des cours à Paris-VII et animant des sorties de découverte de la nature à Paris.
Il est également connu pour être le président de l'association « A.R.B.R.E.S. » (Arbres Remarquables, Bilan, Recherche, Etudes et Sauvegarde) militant pour des recherches en profondeur, biologiques, historiques ou folkloriques, sur les arbres remarquables en donnant appui et aide à tous ceux souhaitant en sauver.
Depuis une vingtaine d'années, il recense et photographie les sujets les plus remarquables du patrimoine naturel français en raison de leurs proportions, histoires ou rareté.
Source : www.conservatoire-jardins-paysages.com - Nationality
- France
- Map Location
- France
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From jumping spiders with panoramic vision to birds that fly backward, from the many-brained octopus to butt-breathing turtles and an indestructible 'bear', Feterman's Superpowers of Nature takes a look at the most amazing specimens of the animal world. There are six different categories looking at the senses, hunting, adaptation, finding mates, changes, and kinesthetics.
Sensory Wonders showcases critters with super sensory capabilities such as the electrifying electric eel, jumping spiders show more and tarsiers. Metamorphosis is misleading. It looks at types of camouflage and protection such as stick and leaf insects, various disguises, and the wicked protection the real life Sandshrew (pangolin,) has. Skilled Movers looks at kinesthetics and movement such as the slowest (sloth) and fastest (peregrine, cheetah) to the hovering and backward flight of wee hummingbirds and the miraculous basilisk that runs on water.
Super Adapters looks at creative survival skills such as the regenerative ability of the adorable axolotl and the indestructibility of the equally adorable 'water bears' that live all around us. Attracting a Mate has creatures that deal with mating (bowerbird, fireflies, stag beetle), as well as those to do with child rearing (cuckoo). Hunting Power deals with ways animals hunt, and eating habits. Critters include the hard-headed woodpecker and cutlery wielding otters.
I loved that more uncommon creatures were used to demonstrate certain skills. Like the tardigrade for one, and the jumping spider for another. Each animal has a stats section briefing giving their unique power, their scientific name, size/location, and a neat fact. Below this are a few paragraphs detailing the anima's' unique gift. Each beastie also has a gorgeous full-colour photo.
****Many thanks to Netgalley and Quarto Publishing for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review. show less
Sensory Wonders showcases critters with super sensory capabilities such as the electrifying electric eel, jumping spiders show more and tarsiers. Metamorphosis is misleading. It looks at types of camouflage and protection such as stick and leaf insects, various disguises, and the wicked protection the real life Sandshrew (pangolin,) has. Skilled Movers looks at kinesthetics and movement such as the slowest (sloth) and fastest (peregrine, cheetah) to the hovering and backward flight of wee hummingbirds and the miraculous basilisk that runs on water.
Super Adapters looks at creative survival skills such as the regenerative ability of the adorable axolotl and the indestructibility of the equally adorable 'water bears' that live all around us. Attracting a Mate has creatures that deal with mating (bowerbird, fireflies, stag beetle), as well as those to do with child rearing (cuckoo). Hunting Power deals with ways animals hunt, and eating habits. Critters include the hard-headed woodpecker and cutlery wielding otters.
I loved that more uncommon creatures were used to demonstrate certain skills. Like the tardigrade for one, and the jumping spider for another. Each animal has a stats section briefing giving their unique power, their scientific name, size/location, and a neat fact. Below this are a few paragraphs detailing the anima's' unique gift. Each beastie also has a gorgeous full-colour photo.
****Many thanks to Netgalley and Quarto Publishing for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review. show less
A wonderful animal facts book for little animal lovers!
The introductory note sets out the purpose of this book clearly: “Discover the clever and inventive ways in which nature has given birth to superheroes.” Thus the content provides a glimpse into some of the more unusual natural superheroes, each of whom have developed/adapted a unique ability that lets them stand out.
The 98 page book is divided into six sections, each tackling a specific skillset such as metamorphosis or speed or show more sensory accomplishments. A whole range of animals is covered, ranging from the known such as otters and starlings; the not-so-known such as stick insects and lemurs, and the unknown such as the axolotl and the plumed basilisk! Each page has a photo of the animal, an info-box containing three data: Super Power, Super Stats (scientific name, size, location and weight), and Super Fact. Most of the ‘Super Facts’ will blow your mind! The page also has a small section of text, ranging from 3-4 paragraphs, detailing more information about the animal and its ‘superpower’. This text is interesting but might be a bit difficult for younger children.
I have read plenty of animal fact books - it’s one of my favourite genres in children’s nonfiction. I’ve always felt that actual photos work much better for this genre than illustrations. This book proves it. What stunning photographs on every page! I am sure the physical book will be a treat for the eyes.
Definitely recommended. Based on the content, the suitable age range would be 6-12 years, though younger ones will certainly love the photographs and the factual trivia about the superpower.
4.5 stars.
My thanks to Quarto Publishing Group – QEB Publishing and NetGalley for the DRC of “Superpowers of Nature: Wild Wonders of the World”. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book.
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The introductory note sets out the purpose of this book clearly: “Discover the clever and inventive ways in which nature has given birth to superheroes.” Thus the content provides a glimpse into some of the more unusual natural superheroes, each of whom have developed/adapted a unique ability that lets them stand out.
The 98 page book is divided into six sections, each tackling a specific skillset such as metamorphosis or speed or show more sensory accomplishments. A whole range of animals is covered, ranging from the known such as otters and starlings; the not-so-known such as stick insects and lemurs, and the unknown such as the axolotl and the plumed basilisk! Each page has a photo of the animal, an info-box containing three data: Super Power, Super Stats (scientific name, size, location and weight), and Super Fact. Most of the ‘Super Facts’ will blow your mind! The page also has a small section of text, ranging from 3-4 paragraphs, detailing more information about the animal and its ‘superpower’. This text is interesting but might be a bit difficult for younger children.
I have read plenty of animal fact books - it’s one of my favourite genres in children’s nonfiction. I’ve always felt that actual photos work much better for this genre than illustrations. This book proves it. What stunning photographs on every page! I am sure the physical book will be a treat for the eyes.
Definitely recommended. Based on the content, the suitable age range would be 6-12 years, though younger ones will certainly love the photographs and the factual trivia about the superpower.
4.5 stars.
My thanks to Quarto Publishing Group – QEB Publishing and NetGalley for the DRC of “Superpowers of Nature: Wild Wonders of the World”. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book.
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Connect with me through:
My Blog | The StoryGraph | Facebook | Twitter show less
Jan 14, 2015French
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