Secret Life of the City: How Nature Thrives in the Urban Wild

Grounded in scientific expertise: • Author Hanna Bjørgaas is a biologist who conveys the fascinating science of city species in an entertaining and clear style.

Nature for everyone: • With 83% of Americans living in urban areas, this delightful book shows readers that you don’t have to be out in the wilderness to find nature. There are many species that are common in cities—you just need to know where to look, from parks and cemeteries to right outside your door.

New way of thinking about nature: • Shows readers that nature exists everywhere, and is vital to the survival of cities.

Immersive: • Bjørgaas takes readers through a tour of the city in nine species—from songbirds to fungi and lichen—describing what she sees and hears, as well as what she learns from experts along the way.

© 2023 Greystone Books (E-bog): 9781771649360

Oversættere: Matt Bagguley

Release date

E-bog: 25. april 2023