Bibliograph

Nature obscura, a city's hidden natural world, Kelly Brenner

Type

Label

Nature obscura, a city's hidden natural world, Kelly Brenner

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-206)

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Nature obscura

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1119785143

Responsibility statement

Kelly Brenner

Sub title

a city's hidden natural world

Summary

"With wonder and a sense of humor, Kelly Brenner aims to help us rediscover our connection to the natural world that is just outside our front door--we just need to know where to look. Through explorations of a rich, varied urban landscape, Brenner reveals the complex micro-habitats and surprising nature that exists in the middle of a city. In her hometown of Seattle, which has plowed down hills, cut through the land to connect fresh- and saltwater, and paved over much of the rest, she exposes a diverse range of often unnoticed creatures. 'Nature Obscura' explores the species that inhabit the urban environment across the four seasons"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

The patina of time -- A world in a Petri dish -- The crow roosts at night -- A cloud of flies -- An animal of much distinction -- Pond life -- To be or not to be armored? -- Tracking the wild snail -- Like a moth to a flame -- Dichotomy -- From fear to fascination -- Everything is connected

Target audience

adult

Classification