Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Co.

Copyright Date: 2020

Edition Date: 2020 Release Date: 09/30/19

Pages: 31 pages

ISBN: 0-7787-6688-8

ISBN 13: 978-0-7787-6688-9

Dewey: 591.75

LCCN: 2019026944

Dimensions: 28 cm.

Subject Heading:
Urban animals. Juvenile literature.
Urban pests. Juvenile literature.
Urban ecology (Sociology). Juvenile literature.
Human-animal relationships. Juvenile literature.
Nature. Effect of human beings on. Juvenile literature.
Urban animals.
Urban pests.
Urban ecology (Sociology).
Human-animal relationships.
Nature. Effect of human beings on.

Language: English

Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Word Count: 3,191

Reading Level: 5.4

Interest Level: 3-6

Accelerated Reader: reading level: 5.4 / points: 0.5 / quiz: 505479 / grade: Middle Grades

Lexile: 890L

Paris, France has a population of 2.2 million people and 3.8 million rats. Toronto, Canada is the raccoon capital of the world. This intriguing book focuses on urban animals called "exploiters." These are animals such as squirrels, raccoons, skunks, opposums, rats, and crows who have turned living near humans to their advantage. An examination reveals the ways in which these animals have adapted to living alongside humans. Special feature boxes address city-specific animal control and rehabilitation programs.