Lois Ehlert uses watercolor collage and pieces of actual seeds, fabric, wire, and roots in this innovative and rich introduction to the life of a tree. A special glossary explains how roots absorb nutrients, what photosynthesis is, how sap circulates, and other facts about trees.
A collection of quotes and poems for the plant lover. Quotes and poems progress from seeds, to tree, to fruit, and falling leaves.
Laura is embarrassed that her mom stops to talk to all of the trees on her way home from school. But the more time Laura spends with the trees, the more she starts to notice their unique features.
A man in the Amazon rain forest sets out to chop down a giant Kapok tree. When he takes a nap in its shade, the creatures of the forest beg him to reconsider.
This book tells the story of ancient trees cut to become masts for 18th century British ships.