An Air Force loadmaster in the Vietnam War is shot out of the sky, then saved by falling into a banyan. An artist inherits a hundred years of photographic portraits, all of the same doomed American chestnut. A hard-partying undergraduate in the late 1980s electrocutes herself, dies, and is sent back into life by creatures of air and light. A hearing- and speech-impaired scientist discovers that trees are communicating with one another. These four,...

"Under the canopy of the rainforest, hundreds of animals make their homes--from the slender parrot snake to the colorful poison dart frog. But up in the trees hides a whole other world, where toucans and pale-billed woodpeckers chatter and call, capuchin monkeys swing from the vines, and sleek-furred jaguars rule the night. In this exuberant book, discover the wonder and activity that lie hidden among the roots, above the winding rivers ... and under...

"Readers will discover that trees have their own social network, and helping one another thrive is trending. The fascinating mycorrhizal fungi network runs underground through the forest via the roots of trees, allowing for connection and communication. Listen to the Language of the Trees captures the magic of talking trees that take care of their neighbors (not to mention the mysterious fungi that help them do it). A lyrical read aloud, Listen to...

Presents facts about forests, including the different types of trees, what animals can be found there, and various forests around the world.

Presents facts about trees and forest ecology, describing their biology; environment; and the wildlife that live near, on, and off them.

In Maple Trees, early readers will learn how to identify a maple tree. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover how maple trees change each season. A labeled diagram helps readers identify different parts of a maple tree, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about maple trees online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites....

Trees helps young readers find the answers to questions and learn about the incredible world of threes, from deciduous to conifer and beyond. Call-outs throughout the book prompt inquiry and critical thinking skills by asking questions and inviting readers to looks closely at the photographs and diagrams.

Guides readers back to the source of people's knowledge about a specific subject, then moves them forward through the present to the future. Contains interactive elements including: an embossed page of bark textures, a minibook, open flaps, acetate page, and reusable vinyl stickers.

The journey of the Callery pear tree rescued from Ground Zero and replanted ten years later is presented alongside a wordless story following a girl and her firefighter uncle who is a 9/11 hero.

"When you walk in the woods, do you use all five senses to explore your surroundings? For most of us, the answer is no--but when we do engage all our senses, a walk in the woods can go from pleasant to immersive and restorative. Forest Walking teaches you how to get the most out of your next adventure by becoming a forest detective, decoding nature's signs and awakening to the ancient past and thrilling present of the ecosystem around you. What can...