The book of amazing trees / Nathalie Tordjman ; illustrated by Julien Norwood & Isabelle Simler ; translated by Yolanda Stern Broad.
Material type: TextLanguage: English Original language: French Publisher: New York : Princeton Architectural Press, [2021]Copyright date: ©2021Description: 65 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cmContent type:- text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781616899714
- 1616899719
- Livre aux arbes. English
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book | Dr. James Carlson Library | Children's NonFiction | 582.16 T677 | Available | 33111010678734 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year
Discover the incredible world of trees in this interactive, fun-filled guide for young readers, where fascinating facts and beautiful illustrations abound on every page.
Did you know that gingko trees have been around since before the dinosaurs? Or that trees can communicate with each other through fungi in the ground? The Book of Amazing Trees is a comprehensive guide for young readers, covering the basics of tree anatomy, photosynthesis, the role of flowers, and more, while sharing amazing facts from the most up-to-date research about trees. Young nature-lovers can put their knowledge to the test with interactive quizzes, detailed seek-and-find scenes, and hands-on activities, like how to grow a tree from a seed yourself. This follow-up to The Book of Tiny Creatures is perfect for budding naturalists and children with a growing interest in the natural world.
Includes index.
"Originally published in French as Le livre aux arbres, 2020"--Title page verso.
Translated from the French.
What do a tree's roots and flowers do? Which trees keep their leaves in the winter? What is photosynthesis? How do trees protect themselves? Can trees communicate with each other?
Introducing the trees -- How does a tree grow? -- The birth of a tree? -- The powers of trees -- Magnificent trees.