Designed specially for young independent readers, aged between 6 and 8, this new wide-ranging collection called Perspectives aims to provide new perspectives on the topics being studied. The series combines core non-fiction features (including a real emphasis on research skills) with a visually stunning design that encourages readers to look at these topics in a different way. Micro life and mini beasts - the good, the bad and the ugly are examined under magnifying glasses and microscopes in this fascinating series. Read about these amazing tiny creatures that can help or harm us. This book focuses on mini beasts in their natural environment and in situations familiar to young readers. It uses eye-catching, highly-magnified microscope images, often from unusual angles.