Description: Treecology : 30 Activities and Observations for Exploring the World of Trees and Forests, Paperback by Russo, Monica; Byron, Kevin (PHT), ISBN 1613733968, ISBN-13 9781613733967, Brand New, Free shipping in the US National Outdoor Book Award Honorable Mention in the Children's category 2017 Outstanding Science Trads for Students K-12 (National Science Teachers Association - Children's Book Council) Finalist for the 2017 AAAS / Subaru SB&F Excellence in Scienc exemplify outstanding and engaging science writing and illustration for young readers Did you know . . .Trees have many talents&;they can feed and house animals, create windbreaks, protect watersheds, and help prevent soil erosion. Researchers believe they have found the oldest tree in the world&;a spruce in Sweden that has been alive for about 9,500 years. Even dead and decaying trees and stumps are often teeming with life! Young nature enthusiasts will learn these and many other fascinating facts about the wonderful world of trees in Treecology. This fun and interactive resource includes plentiful full-color photos and drawings and clear, kid-friendly discussions of tree structures, families, and foods; the interaction between trees and the wildlife that depend on them; tree and forest&;related jobs and preservation, and much more. With encouragement to &;Try This,&; &;Look For,&; and &;Listen For,&; kids participate in 30 hands-on activities that promote observation and analysis, writing and drawing, math and science, and nature literacy skills. They will measure the circumference of a tree trunk, press and preserve leaves, study the textures of tree bark, find evidence of forest creatures, record their findings in a decorated forest logbook, and more. Readers from any region will start to take notice of the trees around them&;not just in forests and woods but also around the schools, parks, buildings, and sidewalks of their town, and in their own backyards. Useful resources include a glossary of &;tree terms,&; common and scientific names, a list of tree and nature organizations and groups, and a teacher&;s guide to initiate classroom discussion and investigation.
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Book Title: Treecology : 30 Activities and Observations for Exploring the World of Trees and Forests
Number of Pages: 144 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Chicago Review Press, Incorporated
Topic: Science & Nature / Environmental Science & Ecosystems, Science & Nature / Trees & Forests
Publication Year: 2016
Item Height: 0.3 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Item Weight: 15.6 Oz
Author: Monica Russo
Item Length: 8.5 in
Book Series: Young Naturalists Ser.
Item Width: 11 in
Format: Trade Paperback
