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Author
Series
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Part of the nonfiction Orca Footprints series for middle readers, illustrated with many color photographs. Readers will find out what urban rewilding is and how it can make our lives (and our planet) safer and healthier.
2) Coyote moon
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A nonfiction picture book about coyotes hunting in suburban neighborhoods at night."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2020
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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
Publisher
Pebble
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"From snow plows to skyscraper nests and rooftop gardens, life in the city changes from season to season. Discover what animals live in the city. Learn how smog forms in summer. Real-life photographs follow the seasons and capture the beauty of a year in the city"--
Author
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"What can you spot in the city? This book guides readers on a city walk, gradually introducing clues such as bird nests and silvery trails on the pavement to help them learn more about the diversity of city habitats. This title includes stunning photographs, a simple guide on what to wear and take on a city walk, and a detailed glossary"--
8) 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.
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...
12) Raccoons
Author
Series
Publisher
Purple Toad Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015].
Language
English
Description
"Raccoons can be found nearly everywhere in the United States--even in your own backyard! Still, these common creatures are fascinating. With their black masks, ringed tails, and tiny hands, they are as adorable as they are mischievous. Join Zoe and Ethan as they head out in search of these furry bandits. You might even catch one in the middle of a garbage can raid."--Back cover.
13) Pigeon
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces pigeons, describing where they live, what they eat, the dangers they face, and why they like living so close to people, with clues on how to spot pigeons in the city.
14) Squirrel
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Who needs to fly to Africa or visit a safari park, when there is so much wildlife on our doorsteps? 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. Special "spotter's clues" symbols highlighting key squirrel behaviors and features are used throughout the book to enable readers to go on their own "city safari" once they have finished reading the...
15) Seagull
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Who needs to fly to Africa or visit a safari park, when there is so much wildlife on our doorsteps? This book examines seagulls and discusses where city seagulls live, what they eat, what dangers they face, and why they like living so close to people. Special "spotter's clues" symbols highlighting key seagull behaviors and features are used throughout the book to enable readers to go on their own "city safari" once they have finished reading the...
16) Raccoon
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Who needs to fly to Africa or visit a safari park, when there is so much wildlife on our doorsteps? This book examines raccoons and discusses where city raccoons live, what they eat, what dangers they face, and why they like living so close to people. Special "spotter's clues" symbols highlighting key raccoon behaviors and features are used throughout the book to enable readers to go on their own "city safari" once they have finished reading the...