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 small, crooked evergreen tree is sad and lonely when the other trees are cut down to be taken indoors at Christmas, but new friends help him feel special, too.
An old red oak tree tells how he and his crow friend, Bongo, help their human neighbors get along after a threat against an immigrant family is carved into the tree's trunk.
"Spending time in nature has been proven to have myriad health benefits, as evidenced by the 'forest bathing' trend that has urbanites making concerted efforts to wander in forests in an effort to improve well-being. This . . . journal gives would-be naturalists a way to explore their natural world and contemplate their places in it [and is] . . . is the ideal companion to anyone searching for a stronger connection to nature"--OCLC.
"An introduction to forest bathing--or Shinrin-yoku, in Japan--the meditative practice of connecting with nature and disconnecting from the distractions of daily life"--Provided by publisher.
"Kids will learn all about trees and the vital role that they play for people and animals. This introduction to the topic covers the different kinds of trees, how they grow and change throughout the seasons and how they provide a home to a variety of animals. Readers will get to know the trees in their neighborhoods with the help of a tree-watching Q & A, an illustrated page to help identify leaves, and a full-spread map of different tree species across the United States and Canada"--Provided by publisher.
