Curious readers will be delighted by this latest addition to Crabtree's Close-Up series! Created to support the Next Generation Science Standards, Ecosystems Close-Up investigates how plants and animals depend on each other and their environment to meet their needs. Readers are introduced to the concept of systems as they discover the connections between plants and animals, the places in which they live, and the resources found in these places. Dynamic images and engaging text bring the natural world to life while modeling-based activities connect ideas and make learning meaningful.