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2) Squirrels
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Kids
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Shows the physical features of your everyday squirrel and where they live.
4) Ruby's birds
Author
Publisher
The Cornell Lab Publishing Group, an imprint of WunderMill, Inc
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Sometimes, an ordinary walk can become something ... magical! Tag along with Ruby as she discovers that even big cities have a wild side."--Back cover.
5) Coyote moon
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
©2016.
Language
English
Description
"A nonfiction picture book about coyotes hunting in suburban neighborhoods at night."--
Author
Publisher
Annick Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"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...
8) Hawk rising
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Early morning and a ruffle of feathers, a shadow gliding through the backyard. High above your house Father Hawk circles, sharp eyes searching for prey. Swoosh! He dives after chipmunks, crows, sparrows, squirrels. Screech! The sun hangs low in the sky as three hungry chicks wait. Will they eat today?
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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Description
"Paris, France has a population of 2.2 million people and 3.8 million rats. Toronto, Canada is the raccoon capital of the world. This intriguing book focuses on urban animals called "exploiters." These are animals such as squirrels, raccoons, skunks, opposums, rats, and crows who have turned living near humans to their advantage. An examination reveals the ways in which these animals have adapted to living alongside humans. Special feature boxes address...
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"An estimated 70 million feral cats live in the United States alone-decimating bird populations and threatening public health. This informative book investigates the growing populations of "obligates"-abandoned pets, now wild and producing feral offspring, and introduced animals that live in urban and urban fringe areas. An examination reveals the impact these animals are having on resources, space, and native species. Additional content focuses on...
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"When you live in bear or cougar territory, you learn to lock your garbage cans indoors, keep your pets safe, and not feed wild animals. This exciting and highly illustrated book focuses on the "human avoiders," animals that are sometimes found on the fringes of urban developments, where humans are the new kids on the block. Readers will gain an understanding of human-wildlife conflict, as well as key concepts in wildlife conservation of animals such...
13) Squirrel
Author
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
©2014.
Language
English
Description
"This book examines squirrels and discusses where city squirrels live, what they eat, what dangers they face, and why they like living so close to people."--
Author
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Take an unforgettable tour around the world to meet the creatures that share our city spaces--from bears to bats, penguins to opossums--and learn about how they have adapted and thrived in this gorgeously illustrated gift book written by award-winning natural history journalist Ben Hoare. Wild City travels the globe, exploring how animals have adapted to live alongside humans, in busy cities including New York, Rio de Janeiro, Berlin, Stockholm,...
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