Wild Chicago: Animals, Reptiles, Insects, and Plants to Watch Out for at Home, at the Park, and in the Woods

Have you ever wondered what to do when a snake bit you? What if it is an animal you have never seen before? What if that plant is poisonous? Chicago residents need have no fear. In this new guide, Lynne Bachleda showcases the animals, places, and potential diseases that readers could encounter in the Chicago area. Bachleda touches on the mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects, arachnids, and flora that Chicago has to offer and she doesn't stop there. In this book, Bachleda explains how to keep safe and what to do in case you are injured by an animal or contract a disease from an animal or plant.