Chasing bats and tracking rats : urban ecology, community science, and how we share our cities / written by Cylita Guy ; illustrations by Cornelia Li.
"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 healthier for all of their inhabitants. In the process, Guy reveals how social injustices like racism can affect not only how scientists study city wildlife, but also where urban critters are likelier to thrive. Sidebars include intriguing animal facts and the often-wacky tools used by urban ecologists, from a ratmobile to a bug vacuum. Cornelia Li's engaging illustrations bring the scientists' fieldwork adventures to life, while urban ecology challenges encourage readers to look for signs of wildlife in their own neighborhoods."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 1773215388
- ISBN: 1773215396
- ISBN: 9781773215389
- ISBN: 9781773215396
- Physical Description: 100 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
- Publisher: Toronto ; Annick Press, [2021]
- Copyright: ©2021
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 93-96) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Chasing down big browns -- Ratmobile to the rescue -- Bees and a bug vacuum -- Backyard bear buffet -- Bold coyote, bashful coyote -- Microplastics, major problems -- Birdwatching bias -- A bike to beat the heat. |
| Target Audience Note: | 1070L Lexile |
| Additional Physical Form available Note: | Issued also in electronic formats. |
| Awards Note: | A Junior Library Guild selection. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Urban animals > Juvenile literature. Urban ecology (Biology) > Juvenile literature. Écologie urbaine > Ouvrages pour la jeunesse. Faune urbaine > Ouvrages pour la jeunesse. |
| Genre: | Children's literature. Illustrated works. |
Available copies
- 12 of 12 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 12 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Main Library | J 577.5 GUY (Text) | 30229101278553 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
