In Praise of Keratin
Binding: Coptic
This series has front covers that highlight the many structures in nature that are rich in keratin one of the toughest biological molecules. The set has 39 books that range in size from about 1.25 X 1.25 to 6 X 5.25 inches. This series of books, titled "In Praise of Keratin" have front covers that show the diversity of keratin rich biological materials. These include: Polar Bear, Arctic Fox, Cariboo, Bearded Seal, Beaver, Kangaroo, Beaver tail and Eider Duck skin; Big Horn Sheep horn, Muskox horn, Pronghorn antelope horn, Bovine horn; Pangolin, Rattlesnake, Lizard, Skate, Shark, Salmon, Sturgeon, Bass fish, Cane Toad, Kangaroo and Armadillo skin, Bovine hoof, Bear claws, Porcupine quills, Toucan beak and Whale baleen. Included in each book is a text page that describes keratin and the diverse structures rich in it and the colophon page identifies the structure on the front cover.
