A young boy grows to manhood and old age experiencing the love and generosity of a tree which gives to him without thought of return.

The author is a pioneer on the frontier of plant communication and intelligence. She is hailed as a scientist who conveys complex, technical ideas in a way that is dazzling and profound. In this volume she illustrates her conviction that trees are not simply the source of timber or pulp, but are a complicated, interdependent circle of life. Forests are social, cooperative creatures connected through underground networks by which trees communicate...

"In an era of cell phone addiction and ever-expanding cities, many of us fear we've lost our connection to nature--but Peter Wohlleben is convinced that age-old ties linking humans to the forest remain alive and intact. Whether we observe it or not, our blood pressure stabilizes near trees, the color green calms us, and the forest sharpens our senses. Drawing on new scientific discoveries, The Heartbeat of Trees reveals the profound interactions humans...

An illustrated introduction to trees and woodlands with information on how to identify the bark and the leaves, the many ways that animals use trees, and how to read the individual history that shapes every tree.

An engaging introduction to the ecology of trees and forests, Treecology contains over 100 beautiful color images of trees, leaves, blooms, forest wildlife, and more. Kids learn about the interwoven lives of plants and animals making up the forest community: the food, nesting sites, and safe roosting and resting places that trees and forests provide to wildlife. This useful book also includes "street trees" commonly seen along city streets and parks,...

"A red oak tree and a crow help their human neighbors work out their differences"-- An old red oak tree tells how he and his crow friend, Bongo, help their human neighbors get along after a threat against an immigrant family is carved into the tree's trunk.

Nonfiction picture book about trees and the vital role that they play for people and animals. Covers the different kinds of trees, how they grow and change throughout the seasons and how they provide a home to a variety of animals. Includes tree-watching Q & A, leaf identification guide, and map of different tree species across the United States and Canada. "In this first book in the Nature All Around series, kids will learn all about trees and the...

Provides readers with interesting facts about trees and introduces the concept of forest ecology. Includes glossary.

Simple text reveals the myriad benefits of planting a single tree, both to those who see it grow and to the world as a whole. A kids introduction to conservation ideas.