An eye-opening account of the global ecological transformations wrought by roads, from the award-winning author of Eager. Today, as our planets road network continues to grow exponentially, the science of road ecology has become increasingly vital. Written with passion and curiosity, Crossings is a sweeping, spirited, and timely investigation into how humans have altered the natural worldand how we can create a better future for all living beings. 20 illustrations, 384pgs.