Category: Children Publisher: Dawn Publications
ISBN-10: 1883220947
Pages: 64
Copyright: 1999
This completely illustrated book examines 27 North American trees through the eyes of children who love them.
Each tree species has a page of fascinating facts. Geographical and physical information are supported by information about wildlife that take food, nesting material or shelter from the tree. There is information about Native American an Colonial uses of trees for anything from Birch bark baskets or Kachinas to chewing gum.
Excerpt
The Red Oak, also a member of the beech family, has open wood cells, providing a channel through the length of the wood. Try taking a piece of split Red Oak and sticking one end into a bucket of water. Hold your hands around the top end and blow through it. You will see bubbles rise in the water!
Little Z is a little person who feels lost and alone. Will he be able to focus and gain control to find his way and find the friends he wants to have? Read this short but very sweet story to find out what happens next.
