Be a City Nature Detective

By Peggy Kochanoff

Part of the Be a Nature Detective series

Uncover urban nature's secrets, from bedbugs to black squirrels.

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56 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Explore the hidden wonders of city nature with naturalist Peggy Kochanoff. Discover why some squirrels are black, how bedbugs invade homes, and if goldenrod causes hay fever. This illustrated guide reveals the mysteries of urban wildlife, from cockroaches to starlings, inviting readers to become city nature detectives. With fascinating facts and vibrant watercolors, embark on an adventure through city streets to uncover the surprising life thriving around us. Will you solve the mysteries lurking in your own backyard?

From the publisher

How do bedbugs get into your home? Why are some gray squirrels black? Does goldenrod cause hay fever? Naturalist and artist Peggy Kochanoff answers these questions and more in this illustrated guide to solving nature mysteries in the city. From the author of the Silver Birch– nominated Be a Nature Detective series comes a new adventure full of fascinating facts. From scuttling cockroaches to waves of starlings to burdock heads on clothing, Kochanoff takes readers through city streets to show them the amazing nature growing there. Be a City Nature Detec

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