Description

Nature All Around | Trees is a comprehensive and beautifully illustrated introduction to trees and the important role they play. The book first explores the parts of trees, their life cycles, the difference between deciduous and evergreen trees, leaf types and the processes of photosynthesis and respiration. Then it takes readers through a year in the life cycle of trees, describing what happens during each of the four seasons. Discover the many ways trees are vital to the environment and how various animals can share one tree as a home.
This book has strong curriculum applications in grades two (2) through five (5), when children are learning about the characteristics of living things. It works specifically for life science lessons on the growth and changes in plants, and on the interdependence of living things. End matter includes information about endangered trees and how we all can help, as well as an activity, glossary, and index.