Wohlleben, Peter

Sharing emerging scientific research about how forests shape climates both locally and across continents, the author of The Hidden Life of Trees shows how ancient forests pass their wisdom through generations and why our future lies in protecting them.

Illustrates how trees communicate and care for each other.

" . . . takes readers on a thought-provoking exploration of the vast natural systems that make life on Earth possible. In this tour of an almost unfathomable world, Wohlleben describes the fascinating interplay between animals and plants and answers such questions as: How do they influence each other? Do lifeforms communicate across species boundaries? And what happens when this finely tuned system gets out of sync? By introducing us to the latest scientific discoveries and recounting his own insights from decades of observing nature, one of the world's most famous foresters shows us how to recapture our sense of awe so we can see the world around us with completely new eyes"--Provided by publisher.

" Through a mix of at-home activities, facts, stories, and pictures, kids will learn: how to spot animal homes and follow their movements, how our actions impact animals and their ability to survive and thrive in nature, about some of the wildest and most interesting creatures on Earth. "-- Provided by publisher.

"Piet the squirrel feels all alone in his forest home. Luckily, Peter the Forester has the perfect plan to cheer him up: a search for tree children. You can't be lonely in a forest full of friends! As they wander, Peter shares amazing facts about trees, how they communicate and care for each other, and the struggles they endure. Soon, the little squirrel is feeling much better--especially when he realizes he's helped the tree children grow"--Provided by publisher.

A young reader's edition of "The Hidden Life of Trees" in which Peter the forester describes the extraordinary world of forests and how trees communicate and care for each other.

"Through vivid stories of devoted pigs, two-timing magpies, and scheming roosters, 'The Inner Life of Animals' weaves Peter Wohlleben's wealth of personal experience observing nature in forests and fields with the latest scientific research into how animals interact with the world."--Dust jacket.

"A forester's fascinating stories, supported by the latest scientific research, reveal the extraordinary world of forests and illustrate how trees communicate and care for each other"--Provided by publisher.