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When we think of wild animals, we don't immediately associate them with the cities we live in. But a closer look soon reveals that we share our urban environment with a great many untamed creatures. Heavily illustrated and full of entertaining and informative facts, City Critters examines how and why so many wild animals choose to live in places that, on first glance at least, seem contrary to their needs. How do those deer, raccoons, squirrels, skunks,...
2) Coyote moon
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English
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"A nonfiction picture book about coyotes hunting in suburban neighborhoods at night." --
3) Hawk rising
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English
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"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?" --
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Annick Press
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English
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"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...
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"What would you do if you found an alligator in your garage? Or if you spotted a mountain lion downtown? In cities and suburbs around the world, wild creatures are showing up where we least expect them. Not all of them arrive by accident, and some are here to stay. As the human population tops seven billion, animals are running out of space. Their natural habitats are surrounded - and sometimes even replaced - by highways, shopping centers, office...
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2023.
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English
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"You might think cities are the last place to find nature. But nature is actually right outside your door--you just need to know where to look. From the roofs of apartments to parking lots, cities are bursting with plants and animals. In this fascinating and interactive guide, kids will learn about how birds build their nests on bridges, where salamanders and toads hide, and how plants push through sidewalk cracks. Alongside these awe-inspiring facts,...
13) City park
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Children's Press
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[1997]
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English
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A city park is shown to be home to many different forms of animal life, from insects to birds and mammals.
16) In the park
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Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
[1999]
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English
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Explores the world of pigeons, rabbits, squirrels, swans, and other animals living among the grass and burdocks of a park.
18) In a backyard
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Crabtree Pub. Co
Pub. Date
[2002]
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English
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Describes the various animals that live in and around the backyard and garden of a house in North America.
19) In a house
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Crabtree Pub. Co
Pub. Date
[2002]
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English
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Describes the various animals that live in an old house in North America.
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