Presents magnified photographs and information about some of the microscopic organisms that live in the soil, on plants, in ponds, and other outdoor environments.
When Hare moves to the suburbs he does not know what to do with his big, green lawn, but with careful and loving neglect--much to the neighbor's dismay--he eventually has a beautiful meadow instead.
Upon moving to a new house, young Caroline and her parents encourage wildflowers to grow and birds and animals to stay in their yard, which soon has the whole suburban street living up to its name.