Books in Motion Close-up series

Describes deserts around the world, and looks at the plants and animals that manage to live in such a dry environment

Describes different types of machines that are built for speed, including rocket planes, bullet trains, racing cars, and jet-powered boats.

Shows and describes the kinds of plants and animals found in kelp forests, including bat rays, octopuses, starfish, and jellyfish

Shows and describes species of dolphins around the world, and depicts dolphin characteristics and behavior

Shows and describes the coral reef ecosystem, and discusses the relationships between coral reef plants and animals

Describes the characteristics and behavior of humpback whales, including their songs, spectacular breaching, and long migrations

Looks at a variety of hummingbird species from around the world, and describes their characteristics and behavior

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Using images taken by microscopes, introduces plants, small animals, and bacteria that are commonly found in backyards and explains why they are important to the ecosystem.

Using images taken by a microscope, introduces objects found in the home, including bacteria, plastic foam, CDs, felt-tip pens, dust mites, and cotton.

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