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"We all live on nature's doorstep, but we often overlook it. From backyards to local parks, the natural places we see the most may well be the ones we know the least. In Close to Home, biologist Thor Hanson shows how retraining our eyes reveals hidden wonders just waiting to be discovered. In urban Los Angeles, hundreds of unknown species abound. In the Pacific Northwest, fierce yellowjackets placidly sip honeydew, unseen in the treetops. And in the soil beneath our feet, remedies for everything from breast cancer to the stench of skunks lie waiting for someone's searching shovel. Close to Home is a hands-on natural history for any local patch of Earth. It shows that we each can contribute to science and improve the health of our planet. And even more, it proves that the wonders of nature don't lie in some far-off land: they await us, close to home"--
About the author
Thor Hanson is a conservation biologist, Guggenheim fellow, and author of award-winning books including
Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid,
Buzz,
Feathers, and
The Triumph of Seeds. He lives with his wife and son on an island in Washington State.
Summary
An award-winning natural-history writer opens the door to the nature that thrives in our yards, gardens, and parks
