First published 1979
A young naturalist discovers that her own backyard holds more mysteries than she ever imagined. Armed with a notebook and magnifying glass, she begins cataloging the small creatures that share her family's outdoor space. What starts as a simple school project becomes an adventure in observation. She watches pill bugs roll into perfect spheres when threatened. She tracks the hunting patterns of garden spiders. She maps the underground highways that ants use to navigate between flower beds. Each day brings new discoveries about the complex lives of creatures most people overlook. The girl learns that even the smallest patch of earth contains entire worlds of drama, survival, and wonder. Her careful observations reveal that nature's most fascinating stories happen right outside the kitchen window.
Genres: science, nature, animals
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: coming-of-age, found-family
31 pages · Hardcover · Coward, McCann & Geoghegan