From the New York Times bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees and Can You Hear the Trees Talking comes a guide to finding nature in the city for kids 812.Features STEM activities fun facts quizzes photographs and more.You might think cities are the last place to find nature. But nature is actually right outside your dooryou just need to know where to look. From the roofs of apartments to parking lots cities are bursting with plants and animals.In this fascinating and interactive guide kids will learn about how birds build their nests on bridges where salamanders and toads hide and how plants push through sidewalk cracks. Alongside these aweinspiring facts Peter shares engaging sciencebased activities including how toIdentify animal soundsRaise a slime moldMake your own compassCollect plants to start your own herbariumSee shooting starsAnd morePeter also provides information on what animals thrive in cities and which could use our help as well as tips for staying safe and having fun while embarking on a nature adventure. Perfect for outdoor education Whats Wild Outside Your Door equips kids in urban and suburban environments with the knowledge to engage with the natural world around them and the confidence to go explore.