"Take a close look. What do you see? It's called lichen- made of fungi and algae." This delightful book is part of a series of books that encourages children of all ages to pause and look closely at nature. Located in Utah, Zion has petroglyphs that are over 7,000 years old. The book contains photographs taken by the author, Dr. Josie Zayac, who has been an educator for over 30 years. With a sing-song rhythm of rhyming couplets and a page of facts about the National Park at the end, this book is perfect for preschool children, elementary classes, and English Language Learners. Look for other...

"Take a close look. What do you see? It's Clark's nutcracker who eats pine seeds." This delightful book is part of a series of books that encourages children of all ages to pause and look closely at nature. The book contains photographs taken by the author, Dr. Josie Zayac, who has been an educator for over 30 years. With a sing-song rhythm of rhyming couplets and a page of facts about the National Park at the end, this book is perfect for preschool children, elementary classes, and English Language Learners. Look for other Close Up books by Dr. Josie Zayac to learn about other National...

"Take a close look. What do you see? It's petrified wood that once was a tree." This is the fifth book in the "Close Up" series. See Theodore Roosevelt's cabin. He is the founder of the National Park system. This delightful book is part of a series of books that encourages children of all ages to pause and look closely at nature. The book contains photographs taken by the author, Dr. Josie Zayac, who has been an educator for over 30 years. With a sing-song rhythm of rhyming couplets and a page of facts about the National Park at the end, this book is perfect for preschool children, elementary...

This is the eighth book in the "Close Up" series of books about National Parks. Joshua, located in California, is made up of two deserts. See what types of plants and animals can survive this harsh climate. This delightful book encourages children of all ages to appreciate the wonders of nature- first close up and then taking a step back to see the bigger picture. The book contains beautiful color photographs taken by the author. With a sing-song rhythm of rhyming couplets and a page of facts about the park at the end, this book is perfect for preschool children, elementary classes, and...

"Take a close look. What do you see? It's a few buckeyes, from Ohio's state tree." This delightful book is part of a series of books that encourages children of all ages to appreciate the wonders of nature-first up close and then taking a step back to see the bigger picture. The book contains beautiful color photographs taken by the author, Dr. Josie Zayac. With a sing-song rhythm of rhyming couplets and a page of facts about the National Park at the end, this book is perfect for preschool children, elementary classes, and English Language Learners. Look for other Close Up books by Dr. Josie...

"Take a close look. What do you see? The fur of a mule deer, mother and baby." This delightful book is part of a series of books that encourages children of all ages to pause and look closely at nature. The book contains photographs taken by the author, Dr. Josie Zayac, who has been an educator for over 30 years. With a sing-song rhythm of rhyming couplets and a page of facts about the National Park at the end, this book is perfect for preschool children, elementary classes, and English Language Learners. Look for other Close Up books by Dr. Josie Zayac to learn about other National Parks....

Take a close look. What is that? It's called Wizard Island- a sorcerer's hat. This delightful book is the seventh book in a series of books that encourages children of all ages to appreciate the wonders of nature-first up close and then taking a step back to see the bigger picture. The book contains beautiful color photographs taken by the author, Dr. Josie Zayac. With a sing-song rhythm of rhyming couplets and a page of facts about the National Park at the end, this book is perfect for preschool children, elementary classes, and English Language Learners. Look for other Close Up books by Dr....