Explores why wild animals come to cities, the harm they can do, and what to do to get them to leave.

Collects essays that describe how animals have adapted to often inhospitable urban habitats in and around New York City and Washington, D.C.

"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,...

Using full color images, introduces plants, small animals, and insects that are commonly found in backyards.