"Gripping narrative non-fiction with STEM and social justice themes that proves cities can be surprisingly wild places--and why understanding urban nature matters. What can city bees tell us about climate change? How are we changing coyote behavior? And what the heck is a science bike? Featuring the work of a diverse group of eleven scientists--herself included!--Dr. Cylita Guy shows how studying urban wildlife can help us make cities around the world...

"Content-rich photographs and accessible text combine to guide readers as they discover the often overlooked ecosystems found outside their own back doors! Children will be fascinated to learn more about the animals, insects, and plants they often take for granted, including squirrels, skunks, bees, and dandelions."--

Dandelion to caterpillar to wren to falcon. That's a simple food chain in a city. Food chains are fascinating! Every environment has factors that affect the flow of energy in its food chains--all the way up to you! This beautifully illustrated series explores the plants and animals that live in each ecosystem, the adaptations its plant and animal have, and how the flow of energy creates the food chain links. Discover what's for dinner in the food...

In North America, grasslands are, called the "prairie." In South America, they're called the "pampas." Whatever they're called, grasslands are a vibrant biome! Readers are, introduced to grasslands through their unique features, climate, and the plants and animals that live there. With information on both tropical and temperate grasslands, the main content includes themes of conservation and ecosystem balance. Full-color photographs supplement the...

"The fourth largest metropolitan area in North America is home to more than nine million people and a surprisingly large population of coyotes. Join the wildlife scientists of the Urban Coyote Research Project as they carry on their twenty-five-year mission: Studying the coyotes of Cook County, Illinois, home to the city of Chicago. Explore questions such as 'Where did the coyotes come from-and why?,' 'Are they a danger to Chicagoans?,' and 'Do predators...

"Learn about everything in your backyard from birds to butterflies and wagons to wheels"--P. [4] of cover.

A boy discovers a jungle of creatures right in his own backyard. Un niño descubre una jungla de animales el derecho en su propio patio trasero.

Simple text and photographs introduce plants and animals that are commonly seen in the city, such as weeds, ants, and pigeons.