trees

Find out why leaves turn orange, yellow, red, and purple in the autumn before falling to the ground.

Beatrice raises bees and her neighbor Abel raises apples, and the two live in harmony, until a misunderstanding causes them to get into a fight--and it takes an accident for them to realize how much they need each other.

Presents facts about trees and forest ecology, describing their biology; environment; and the wildlife that live near, on, and off them.

Discusses A number of types of trees from all over the world.

Twelve-year-old Lillian, an orphan who loves roaming the woods looking for fairies when her chores are done, is bitten by a deadly snake and saved through the magical forest creatures.

Although his elegant neighbors do not appreciate his efforts, a kind old man transforms his rundown house and a small neglected pine tree into the best on the street.

The spruce tree his grandfather planted means a lot to Alec, so when men from the city want to use it as a Christmas tree, Alec offers a compromise.

"When a branch from her beloved tree snaps off in an icy storm, a plucky girl refuses to let it be hauled away. Her neighbor, Mr. Frank, says it's full of potential. So with imagination and spirit (and Mr. Frank's help), the girl creates something whole and new out of the broken branch, to be enjoyed again and again!"--Dust jacket flap.

Explores the many ways that trees help to keep the planet and people healthy.