Thor Hanson
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Thor Hanson

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Dr. Thor Hanson is a Guggenheim Fellow, a Switzer Environmental Fellow, and an award winning author and biologist. His books include HURRICANE LIZARDS AND PLASTIC SQUID, BUZZ, FEATHERS, THE TRIUMPH OF SEEDS, and THE IMPENETRABLE FOREST, as well as the children's favorite BARTHOLOMEW QUILL. He has received numerous accolades for his work, including the John Burroughs Medal, the Phi Beta Kappa Award in Science, and three Pacific Northwest Book Awards. Hanson's many media appearances have included Fresh Air and Science Friday on NPR, and he co-hosted the PBS Nature series, American Spring Live. He lives with his wife and son on an island in Washington State. Visit his website at www.thorhanson.net. (Author photo by Kathleen Ballard Photography.)
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    • The Triumph of Seeds

    • How Grains, Nuts, Kernels, Pulses & Pips Conquered the Plant Kingdom and Shaped Human History
    • By: Thor Hanson
    • Narrated by: Marc Vietor
    • Length: 7 hrs and 30 mins
    • Release date: 04-08-15
    • Language: English
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    • Buzz

    • The Nature and Necessity of Bees
    • By: Thor Hanson
    • Narrated by: Brant Pope
    • Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins
    • Release date: 18-09-18
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 23 ratings

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    • Feathers

    • The Evolution of a Natural Miracle
    • By: Thor Hanson
    • Narrated by: Andy Ingalls
    • Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins
    • Release date: 07-04-14
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 7 ratings

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    • Close to Home

    • The Wonders of Nature Just Outside Your Door
    • By: Thor Hanson
    • Length: 10 hrs
    • Release date: 18-03-25
    • Language: English
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