The Magic and Mystery of Trees

Description

Learn about the amazing natural science of trees in this illustrated nature and science book. From the highest branch and leaf down to the complex "wood wide web" of roots, every part of a tree plays an important role in its own growth and the habitat of the whole forest or woodland. Did you know that trees take care of each other and that the whole forest is connected? The Magic and Mystery of Trees takes children on a fascinating journey of exploration, showing them just how special these mighty organisms are. Discover how they communicate and warn each other of predators, how they nurture their networks, record the past, and anticipate the future to ensure their survival. Learn unbe-leaf-able tree facts, meet extraordinary trees from around the world and the animals that call them home. Find out what trees do for us and how we are damaging them with pollution and deforestation. But it's not too late to do something about it and you'll find out how you can help with instructions on how to plant your very own tree! CONTENTS......Page 5 What is a tree?......Page 7 Where in the world?......Page 8 How trees live......Page 10 Types of trees......Page 12 Parts of a tree......Page 14 Secret roots......Page 16 Trunk and bark......Page 18 Leaves......Page 20 Spring, summer, fall, winter......Page 22 Flowers, fruits, and seeds......Page 25 Flowers......Page 26 Fruits and seeds......Page 28 Animal assistants......Page 30 From seed to tree......Page 32 Life after death......Page 34 Tree partners......Page 37 Living together......Page 38 Wood wide web......Page 40 Forest family......Page 42 Tree senses......Page 44 Tree defenses......Page 46 Under attack......Page 48 Incredible trees......Page 50 Tree habitats......Page 53 Tree homes......Page 54 Tropical rain forest......Page 56 Temperate rain forest......Page 58 Swamp forest......Page 60 Snow forest......Page 62 Extreme survivors......Page 64 Trees and me......Page 67 Harvest time......Page 68 Made from trees......Page 70 Trees and the planet......Page 72 Trees at risk......Page 74 Helping trees......Page 76 National and state trees......Page 78 Glossary and index......Page 80 Acknowledgments......Page 82