The fieldwork of 11 scientists (including the author) is featured in this book designed to help readers understand the importance of urban ecology. Beginning with a short introduction and a list of key terms (rather than having a glossary at the back of the book), Chasing Bats and Tracking Rats consists of eight chapters, most of which discuss experiments and research projects related to animal populations- bats, rats, bees, bears, coyotes, invertebrates and birds- while a single chapter is devoted to an experiment which involves the ability of trees to cool temperatures, one of the many benefits of greener cities.
Chasing Bats and Tracking Rats: Urban Ecology, Community Science, and How We Share Our Cities
Written by Cylita Guy. Illustrated by Cornelia Li.
Published in 2021 by Annick Press.
“It was boring.”
“Semi-boring, stories about birds & how they affect the universe.”
Grade 7 Students