trees

A field guide to trees around the world, each accompanied by a color photograph and a description of key features and points of differentiation.

While stopping to admire some of the world's most amazing trees, the Cat and Co. teach beginning readers how to identify different species, many found in North America, from the shape of their crowns, leaves, lobes, seeds, bark, and fruit.

An old stump attracts many living creatures, even man, and when it is gone, a new tree attracts the same creatures, who need it for a variety of reasons.

A family makes its annual pilgrimage to decorate an evergreen tree with food for the forest animals at Christmastime.

Readers will learn the history of papermaking and the many ways paper is used in our society. The recycling process is explained, and readers are guided toward activities to get their school or community involved in making a difference.

Presents a children's book for early readers that explores how apples develop from seeds to flowers and then to fruit.

A young girl describes her special friend, a tall, old tree that listens to her secrets, houses her animal friends, and changes throughout the seasons.

A father and child watch the cherry tree in their back yard, waiting until there are ripe cherries to bake in a pie. Includes a recipe for cherry pie.

Photographs and text explore the anatomy and life cycle of trees, examining the different kinds of bark, seeds, and leaves, the commercial processing of trees to make lumber, and the creatures that live in trees.

A father and child watch the cherry tree in their back yard, waiting until there are ripe cherries to bake in a pie. Includes a recipe for cherry pie.