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The Wisdom of Trees: How Trees Work Together to Form a Natural Kingdom
CCBC Review:
A fascinating book of poetry and information explores the ways trees communicate and support one another, other plants, and animals in their environments. Trees can use their root systems to warn one another about insect or animal predators, for example, or to provide food for trees that are sick or too young to produce enough for themselves. Trees also provide enough blooms and nuts to both feed nearby animals and create new trees. The range of topics in this volume covers many types of trees and multiple aspects of their survival. Each double-page spread includes a poem on the left (e.g., “How to Speak in Tree,” “We Are Like Wizards,” “Song of Hunger”) and related informational text on the right. A lovely watercolor illustration connects the two with a scene related to the narrative. Ample back matter includes additional information for each page spread, including more details about the specific types of trees and phenomena mentioned. ©2022 Cooperative Children’s Book Center
Illustrated by Lita Judge
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 7-10
Age Range:
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-10)
Format:
Picture book
Subjects:
Communication
Nature/Environment
Plants and Trees
Science and Scientists
On CCBC Booklist:
Eco-Reading: Selected Books for Children and Teens about Our Earth and the Environment
Publisher:
Roaring Brook
Publish Year: 2021
Pages: 47
ISBN: 9781250237071
CCBC Location: Non-Fiction, 582 Judge