Tallamy, Douglas W

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.

"An adaptation of Douglas Tallamy's book Nature's Best Hope, but written for a middle school level readership"--.

Explains the importance of and provides guidance for favoring native plants in one's garden in order to sustain native species of insects, birds, and other animals, and provides lists of native plants of the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Southwest, and Pacific Northwest regions of the U.S.

Provides advice on starting a backyard garden that can help with plant and animal conservation efforts.

Explains the importance of and provides guidance for favoring native plants in one's garden in order to sustain native species of insects, birds, and other animals, and provides lists of native plants of the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Southwest, and Pacific Northwest regions of the U.S.