Books with title Nature Close-Up - Mice

In Nature Up Close, young readers first view a butterfly wing, cactus spines, the leaves of a Venus flytrap, and the shell of an armadillo. Then readers see each plant and animal in its natural environment and learn how these features contribute to its survival.

To most people, mice are pests. But in nature, mice fill an important niche. This book includes information about wild mice, basic instructions for keeping pet mice, and experiments and activities.

In Nature Up Close, young readers first view a butterfly wing, cactus spines, the leaves of a Venus flytrap, and the shell of an armadillo. Then readers see each plant and animal in its natural environment and learn how these features contribute to its survival.

Photographs by Dwight Kuhn Go on an ant hunt; set up a nest; investigate what they eat and drink; observe their tunneling and navigating abilities.

Photographs by Dwight Kuhn Learn all about beetles and their habits, then try some fascinating experiments!

Photographs by Dwight Kuhn Learn all about flies and their habits, then try some fascinating experiments!

You've seen them at the beach -- or on a dinner plate. Now discover the secrets of these comical crustaceans and learn how to keep a land hermit crab for hands-on study.

In Nature Up Close, young readers first view a butterfly wing, cactus spines, the leaves of a Venus flytrap, and the shell of an armadillo. Then readers see each plant and animal in its natural environment and learn how these features contribute to its survival.

Wow, check it out! This nature series for young readers features elegant, realistic illustrations. Simple text describes the wonders—both big and small—that can be found right in the backyard.