urban ecology

Examines squirrels and discusses where city squirrels live, what they eat, what dangers they face, and why they like living so close to people.

Introduces several kinds of animals that live in--or annually visit--cities throughout the world, from mice and raccoons to monkeys and even polar bears.

Discusses the ways in which climate change will affect the next half century and explores such topics as the green potential of cities, the virtues of nuclear engineering, and the sustainability of genetically modified crops.

Examines the different parts of an urban food chain focusing on plants, herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores. Also discusses ways to keep a city food chain healthy. Features fun facts, a glossary of terms, and Internet links for more information.

Describes the different kinds of plants and animals that can be found in urban areas.

Text, colorful photographs, and illustrations explore the wildlife habitat found in ordinary neighborhoods, and suggests activities for examining various life forms.

Provides an introduction to food chains and food webs and examines food chains in action in various urban habitats.

Introduces the environmental problems that affect life in cities.

Science writer Hannah Holmes reveals what is really happening on and under lawns across the United States, describing the animals, bugs, and microbes that are living in lawns and their impact on the environment.

Describes the geography, geology, ecosystems, biodiversity, history and prehistory, and conservation of farm and city biomes, and includes photographs, charts, illustrations, a glossary, and an index.