Books in Closer Look at series

Examines the variety of life found in a rain forest, including the flying gecko, poison dart frog, and curly-haired tarantula.

Edgar-Hyde, Gary, S.

Discusses the plants and animals that live in caves. Includes the peacock butterfly, cave cricket, and maidenhair fern.

Examines the causes and effects of acid rain and discusses what can be done to prevent it

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Examines some of the animals and plants found in meadows, including the crab spider, partridge chicks, and cocksfoot grass

Presenting wildlife in a fresh and exciting way, DK's classic Look Closer series awaits a new generation. The four revised and updated titles in this beloved series use a combination of simple text and close-up photography to bring readers face-to-face with nature.

Explores the world of rivers and lakes, looking at how they have shaped the landscape and provided fresh water, a vital resource for human, animal, and plant life, and how communities both depend on them and can be devastated by them

Examines the variety of life found on coral reefs, including the seahorse, hermit crab, and sea slug.

Bethar, Susie

Discusses the plant and animal life of the world's grasslands, which make up almost a quarter of the world's land area.

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