Books in A Closer Look at series

Discusses the different kinds of plants and animals that can be found in tide pools and how they interact with each other

Book by Slike, Janet

Forming part of the "Look Closer" series of information books for young readers, this book looks at life in rock pools. The photographs takes the reader into the habitat of the creatures looked at and the world in which they live.

Takes a closer look at the brain's role in the central nervous system. Explores how the forebrain, midbrain, and hindbrain help us perform separate, everyday functions.

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Takes a closer look at the ears' many parts and role in the auditory system. Explains how we hear noises and how ears help us perform every day actions from balancing to talking.

Ever wonder how plants reach toward the sun? Or how water gets from the roots to the leaves? A plant’s stem is like a highway, transporting water and food where it’s needed. Dig in to discover how stems work to support a plant’s survival.

Takes a closer look at the muscles' role in helping the organs do their jobs. Explains the different muscle types and where we can find them in our bodies.

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

Discusses the animals and plants that live at the edge of the sea, including queen scallops, hermit crabs, and various shoreline plants.