Books in A Closer Look at Plants series

Describes the life cycles of butterflies and moths, explains their similarities and differences, and contrasts the butterfly's daytime life to the moth's nighttime activity

Examines the habitat, characteristics, behavior, hunting techniques, and social structure of lions, tigers, leopards, panthers, jaguars, and cheetahs

Explains how whales and dolphins differ from fish, describes a variety of species, looks at how they swim, breathe, migrate, and raise their young, and stresses the importance of conservation

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Bethar, Susie

Describes the geography of the world's tropical forests and the variety of plant and animal life within them and notes current threats to the forests' existence

Provides a close-up analysis of the importance of forests to the world's ecology and the problems that have been occurring as a result of deforestation.

Oldershaw, Cally

Provides a look at the many unique creatures and plants found in the world's oceans while exploring the ocean floor's many unusual features, including volcanoes, mountains, and canyons .

Explains the causes and effects of tidal waves and flooding and examines their environmental impact

Describes the characteristics and behavior of gibbons, gorillas, orangutans, and chimpanzees, compares the physical structure of apes and men, and explains the need for their conservation