Almost all children are fascinated by living things. These books will help them towards a greater understanding and appreciation of the plants and animals around them. The beautifully detailed, informative illustrations will appeal not only to younger children , who will enjoy the experience of sharing the books with an adult, but also to older children, who will find that the books provide them with a colorful introduction to serious nature study. Care has been taken to simplify the text so that children can read it themselves.