oak

Reveals the ecological importance of the oak tree, discussing its month-by-month role in the planet's seasonal cycles, and shares practical advice about how to plant and care for an oak.

"In the tradition of The Hidden Life of Trees and H is for Hawk, a memoir-meets-homage to an oak tree that meditates on the mysteries of nature and the healing role it plays in our lives"--.

When eleven-year-old Matteo literally sprouts leaves and grows bark during one of his baseball games, he digs into his family tree to find out what it all means.

Acorn is the first one off the tree, longing for adventure and new experiences (though maybe not being eaten), but when a squirrel buries Acorn he is forced to stay still in the dark until the exciting changes begin, and he grows into a mighty oak--though at heart he is still a little wild.

Simple text and color illustrations describe the growth process of an oak tree.

Acorn is the first one off the tree, longing for adventure and new experiences (though maybe not being eaten), but when a squirrel buries Acorn he is forced to stay still in the dark until the exciting changes begin, and he grows into a mighty oak--though at heart he is still a little wild.

"How does an acorn become a mighty oak tree? Readers discover the sequence of an oak tree's life cycle with step-by-step photos and clear text"--Provided by publisher.

Illustrates the life of a tiny acorn growing up to be a tall oak tree.

The little acorn becomes a big oak tree.

Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to how an acorn becomes an oak tree. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade.