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The magic & mystery of trees / written by Jen Green; illustrated by Claire McElfatrick.

By: Contributor(s): Publisher: London, UK : DK Publishing, 2019Copyright date: ©2019Description: 80 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780241355435
Subject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • 582.16 G82 23 2019
LOC classification:
  • QK475.8 .G685 2019
Contents:
What is a tree? Where in the world? How trees live Types of trees Parts of a tree Secret roots Trunk and bark Leaves Spring, Summer, Autumn, WInter Flowers, fruits, and seeds Flowers Fruits and seeds Animal assistants From seed to tree Life after death Tree partners Living together Wood wide web Forest family Tree senses Tree defences Under attack Incredible trees Tree habitats Tree homes Tropical rainforest Temperate rainforest Swamp forest Snow forest Extreme survivors Trees and me Harvest time Made from trees Trees and the planet Trees at risk Helping trees National trees Glossary and index Acknowledgements
Summary: Provides readers with interesting facts about trees and introduces the concept of forest ecology. Includes glossary.Summary: Learn about the amazing natural science of trees in this gorgeously illustrated nature and science book. From the highest branch and leaf down to the complex wood wide web of roots, every part of a tree plays an important role in its own growth and the habitat of the whole forest or woodland. Did you know that trees take care of each other and that the whole forest is connected? The Magic & Mystery of Trees takes children on a fascinating journey of exploration, showing them just how special these mighty organisms are. Discover how they communicate and warn each other of predators, how they nurture their networks, record the past, and anticipate the future to ensure their survival. Learn amazing tree facts, meet extraordinary trees from around the world and learn about the habitats they create. Find out what trees do for us and how to make your community a greener place by planting your very own tree!
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Includes index.

What is a tree?
Where in the world?
How trees live
Types of trees
Parts of a tree
Secret roots
Trunk and bark
Leaves
Spring, Summer, Autumn, WInter
Flowers, fruits, and seeds
Flowers
Fruits and seeds
Animal assistants
From seed to tree
Life after death
Tree partners
Living together
Wood wide web
Forest family
Tree senses
Tree defences
Under attack
Incredible trees
Tree habitats
Tree homes
Tropical rainforest
Temperate rainforest
Swamp forest
Snow forest
Extreme survivors
Trees and me
Harvest time
Made from trees
Trees and the planet
Trees at risk
Helping trees
National trees
Glossary and index
Acknowledgements

Provides readers with interesting facts about trees and introduces the concept of forest ecology. Includes glossary.

Learn about the amazing natural science of trees in this gorgeously illustrated nature and science book. From the highest branch and leaf down to the complex wood wide web of roots, every part of a tree plays an important role in its own growth and the habitat of the whole forest or woodland. Did you know that trees take care of each other and that the whole forest is connected? The Magic & Mystery of Trees takes children on a fascinating journey of exploration, showing them just how special these mighty organisms are. Discover how they communicate and warn each other of predators, how they nurture their networks, record the past, and anticipate the future to ensure their survival. Learn amazing tree facts, meet extraordinary trees from around the world and learn about the habitats they create. Find out what trees do for us and how to make your community a greener place by planting your very own tree!

Grade School Science

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