Look closely. Look very closely. Is it ? a string of beads? Stars in the sky? Give up? Just turn the page and, lo and behold, it's an ochre sea star! See what looks like a bird's beak revealed as a gooseneck barnacle, blades of grass as a blue mussel, and many more surprises when you look closely along the shore. The Looking Closely series takes children on a journey of discovery through four environments ? the forest, the shore, the desert and the garden. Frank Serafini's camera lens enlarges each world through the magic of close-up photography. Young eyes will rediscover our planet as a place of beauty, mystery and delight. Readers are first challenged to guess the identity of each close-up photograph. The next page reveals the entire photograph of the plant, animal or natural object accompanied by a simple but detailed description of the habitat. By inspiring children to ask questions and use their imaginations, these books help build problem-solving skills. They also encourage curiosity about environments that, examined this closely, are full of unexpected wonders. AGES: 4-7 Colour Illustrations ALL LOOKING CLOSELY TITLES: 9781771381185 Looking Closely through the Forest PB 9781554532124 Looking Closely through the Forest HB 9781554532117 Looking Closely across the Desert HB 9781554531417 Looking Closely along the Shore HB 9781553373957 Looking Closely around the Pond HB 9781553375432 Looking Closely in the Rain Forest HB 9781554532100 Looking Closely inside the Garden HB
