Contains brief descriptions and color illustrations of over 250 species of animal, plant, fungus, protist, virus, and bacteria that live in or near cities and towns, covering their distinctive qualities and where they can be found.
Night and day, the wild animals that make their home in Jenny's backyard in the city are busy finding food, raising their young, and keeping out of danger.
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.