Scholastic Book Fairs Podcast

This collection of amazing close-up images on stark white backgrounds is a stunning introduction to the animals' unique beauty. Young children won't be able to resist lingering over the sharp details in these vibrant photographs. The humorous, first-person text implies a rivalry. A concluding two-page section provides a brief paragraph on the natural history of each animal and insect. The sophisticated photography and lighthearted narrative combine in an intriguing peek into some of the inhabitants of the natural world.