Amazon.com description: Product Description: You're walking outside when a butterfly flits past and lands on a bush. Then you notice what else is on that bush. It's like you're looking at an alien planet filled with insects, spiders, and other small crawlies. Want a closer look? What you need is a magnifying glass and some basic know-how, like where and how to look. That's where Up Close! can help. It's packed with hands-on projects and activities that'll show you how to use your magnifying glass. You'll also find lots of fun facts, tips on exploring nature, plus journal pages for keeping a record of what you see.

Every time you hike, walk in the park, or stroll around your own backyard, whole new worlds of wildlife in miniature are yours to enjoy. So what are you waiting for? Read Up Close!, grab your magnify glass, and start exploring!