(4) 4-6 Nature Close-Up series. Photographs by Dwight Kuhn. After discussing the functions of parts of the tree such as roots, cambium, leaves, and seeds, the readable text concludes with experiments involving the interaction of leaves with water, light, and air. Instructions for starting an avocado tree from a pit, collecting leaves, and planting a tree are also included. The book is illustrated with mostly well-labeled, although unevenly reproduced, photos. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(3) 4-6 Nature Close-Up series. Photographs by Dwight Kuhn. Concerning other crustaceans at least as much as pill and sow bugs, this book first treats the "crustacean nation," then has a section on acquiring and caring for wood lice and brine shrimp. Finally, it gives instructions for five simple experiments with these animals. Illustrated primarily with color photos, this volume offers a good introduction to biology facts and experiments. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(3) 4-6 Nature Close-Up series. Photographs by Dwight Kuhn. Simple texts, accompanied by often magnified color photographs, introduce various species of beetles and flies, explain their stages of growth, and discuss what they eat and how they live. The books also include information on collecting and caring for the insects and provide instructions for experiments that will lead readers to a better understanding of ladybugs, fruit flies, and mealworms. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(3) 4-6 Nature Close-Up series. Photographs by Dwight Kuhn. Simple texts, accompanied by often magnified color photographs, introduce various species of beetles and flies, explain their stages of growth, and discuss what they eat and how they live. The books also include information on collecting and caring for the insects and provide instructions for experiments that will lead readers to a better understanding of ladybugs, fruit flies, and mealworms. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(3) 4-6 Nature Close-Up series. Photographs by Dwight Kuhn. With clear, readable texts and striking close-up photos, each of these volumes begins with an informative chapter introducing its subject matter. The remainder of each book focuses on collecting and observing the featured insect, mollusk, or fungus, with instructions on various experiments and activities readers can do to learn more on their own. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Elizabeth Howard

(3) 4-6 Nature Close-Up series. Photographs by Dwight Kuhn. With clear, readable texts and striking close-up photos, each of these volumes begins with an informative chapter introducing its subject matter. The remainder of each book focuses on collecting and observing the featured insect, mollusk, or fungus, with instructions on various experiments and activities readers can do to learn more on their own. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Elizabeth Howard

(3) 4-6 Nature Close-Up series. Photographs by Dwight Kuhn. With clear, readable texts and striking close-up photos, each of these volumes begins with an informative chapter introducing its subject matter. The remainder of each book focuses on collecting and observing the featured insect, mollusk, or fungus, with instructions on various experiments and activities readers can do to learn more on their own. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Elizabeth Howard

(3) 4-6 Nature Close-Up series. Photographs by Dwight Kuhn. With clear, readable texts and striking close-up photos, each of these volumes begins with an informative chapter introducing its subject matter. The remainder of each book focuses on collecting and observing the featured insect, mollusk, or fungus, with instructions on various experiments and activities readers can do to learn more on their own. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Elizabeth Howard