HOW ANIMALS' TAILS WORK
by Ken Kawata
illustrated by Masayuki Yabuuchi

Why do animals have tails, and what useful functions do the tails perform? Explanations are clear, graphic and to the point. The book itself takes the form of a delightful guessing game, parts of which may cause even parents to stop and think.
(4years and up)

THE INSECT WONDERLAND BEFORE THE ANT
by Ryuichi Kuwahara
photographs by Satoshi Kuribayashi

Looking through a special 'insect eye-camera' developed by the photographer, an insect wonderland which we haven't experienced spreads before you. For example, through an ant's eyes, a grasshopper or a mantis looks like a fearful dinosaur or a huge robot! An epoch-making book introducing the micro-insects world with dynamic photographs.
(4years and up)

A DROP OF WATER IS A WONDERFUL LENS
by Mitsuhiko Imamori
photographs by Mitsuhiko Imamori

After a shower of rain, the rainwater is scattered over to form water-drops everywhere. Now fancy yourself to be a little insect and look carefully into the raindrops and you'll see the magnified veining, various views up side down and many other interesting things throught the wonderful water-lenses! A nice book inviting you to a wonderful microscopic world with breathtaking photos.
(4years and up)

I'M A CICADA
by Yukihisa Tokuda
illustrated by Kiyoshi Takahashi
Aug,2004

I'm cicada. I'm sure you can hear me. But can you find me under the ground? Do you know how I was born or how long I stay underground? A detailed observation of the life of cicada: Enjoy the comprehensible text and beautiful cut work illustrations.
(5-6 years)