acorns

Simple text and illustrations provide an introduction to the life cycle of an oak tree.

"What makes an oak tree an oak tree and what makes a squirrel a squirrel? . . . As squirrel searches for, finds, and hides her acorn treasures beneath the shadows of the great oak trees in the forest, little does she know the role she plays in creating the very environment she forages in"--Provided by publisher.

"'The Little Guys' might be small, but they aim to be mighty. As they head off to find breakfast, they can conquer anything through teamwork---cross deep waters, dig through obstacles, and climb the tallest trees. Nothing can stop them! But as they begin to amass more than they need, the creatures in the forest ponder---what happens when no one can stop 'The Little Guys'?"--Book jacket flap.

Follows each step in the life cycle of an oak tree.

The students of seed school can't wait to grow up and -- with the help of soil, water, and sunshine -- grow into thriving fruits, vegetables, and flowers.

Hector begins collecting acorns of different sizes and shapes and is teased about it when his classmates find out, until their teacher explains about collections and asks who else has one. Includes author's note about various kinds of collections.

On a mean street in a mean, broken city, a young girl tries to snatch an old woman's bag. But the frail old woman, holding on with the strength of heroes, says the thief can't have it without giving something in return: the promise. It is the beginning of a journey that will change the thieving girl's life--and a chance to change the world, for good.

An elderly woman lets a young thief have her bag if she promises to plant what is inside. The thief agrees and finds the bag full of acorns.

"This ... informative picture book explores the vital connections between the layers of an ecosystem, relating how every tree, flower, plant, and animal connects to one another in spiraling circles of life"--Provided by publisher.

A hungry squirrel goes on a series of adventures in pursuit of the most delicious looking acorn he's ever seen.