Rzezak, Joanna
Summary: Mr Busby the beekeeper is the proud owner of hundreds of hives. Have a look inside them to find out how bees take care of their queen and make honey, then follow the swarm as they fly off into the countryside to collect nectar. Readers will learn about pollination and all the plants, insects, animals and birds that take part in the process; they will also find out the amazing ways bees are so...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thames & Hudson Ltd 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.79 RZECurtis, Andrea
Summary: ""Imagine a city draped in a blanket of green ... Is this the city you know?" This beautiful book of narrative non-fiction looks at the urban forest, starting with a bird's-eye view of the tree canopy, then swooping down to street level, digging deep into the ground, then moving up through a tree's trunk, back into the leaves and branches. It discusses the problems that city trees face such as...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Groundwood Books 2020
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Summary: "What makes an oak tree an oak tree and what makes a squirrel a squirrel? In Squirrel's Family Tree, things aren't always what they seem. As squirrel searches for, finds, and hides her acorn treasures beneath the shadows of the great oak trees in the forest, little does she know the role she plays in creating the very environment she forages in."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FERMiller, Debbie S.
Summary: An introduction to trees that compares parts of a tree to parts of the human body, with illustrations and brief descriptions of trees found around the world.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Walker 2002
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: JE Nature MillerAnthony, William
Summary: This book shows how the animal kingdom contains several food webs linking all different animals to one another, such as apex predators, carnivores, and herbivores. Readers will learn about forest food webs as they discover fun facts about animals that call the forest home.
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Publisher / Publication Date: KidHaven Publishing 2021
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.3 ANTHickman, Pamela
Summary: "An introduction to seasonal changes in nature, young readers will learn about the six animals that all share the same habitat of an oak tree. Throughout the seasons, readers see how the oak tree -- and its animal inhabitants -- change and adapt as the weather turns colder and then warmer. In a parallel story, told only in the art, readers will discover that the family living on the property...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kids Can Press 2021
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Summary: "An ecosystem is a community of living and non-living things connected to one another where they live. Young readers are introduced to some of the plants and animals in a forest ecosystem. Children are encouraged to learn more about food chains in a forest and to draw a food chain of their own."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.3 WALSilver, Donald M.
Summary: Explains how to investigate the plant and animal life found in a small section of the woods.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scientific American Books for Young Readers 1995
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Summary: Explores the ecosystem of the forest and how plants, animals and trees are interdependent.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ruby Tuesday Books 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.3 OWEGreen, Jen
Summary: Provides readers with interesting facts about trees and introduces the concept of forest ecology. Includes glossary.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2019
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Summary: "A nonfiction picture book that's all about the tiny world of nurse log habitats. Nurse logs are tiny ecosystems with hundreds of rare and important life forms. When old trees fall to the forest floor, they can take centuries to decompose, helping all sorts of organism for hundreds of years. They provide nutrients for tree seedlings, hideaways for small animals, shelters for the winter, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Beach Lane Books 2024
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Summary: An introduction to ecosystem of forests, discussing what a forest is, what types of animals live in a forest and more.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Wonder Books, an imprint of The Child's World 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.3 BELBissonette, Aimaee M.
Summary: "Trees can live a very long time, but what happens when they die? This unusual book describes, in lyrical prose accompanied by colorful and graphic illustrations, that trees have a whole long second life, continuing to contribute to their habitat, the environment, and the cycle of life"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Albert Whitman & Company 2021
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Summary: Readers head into the forest and learn about just a few of the fascinating life-forms that call it home. Young forest rangers will learn to spot oak and maple seeds, how ants help forests grow, and more cool facts about this remarkable biome. Appealing low-ATOS text is coupled with perfectly chosen photographs to further engage readers. This charming book is a great resource to support the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2019
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 577.3 ROEHuddleston, Emma
Summary: Presents how plants and animals work together to spread seeds, as well as the threats they face and how they can be protected.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2020
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 581.4 HUDTresselt, Alvin
Summary: Traces the life cycle of an oak tree and describes the animals that depend on it for shelter and food.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books 1992
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2 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE TREJohnson, Rebecca L.
Summary: How does the climate, soil, and plant life of the deciduous forest support a community of animals? Take a walk through this biome among the pileated woodpeckers, fern leaves, and butterflies to discover this critical forest habitat.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.3 JOHWohlleben, Peter
Summary: Provides an introduction to trees, describing how they live, reproduce, and provide benefits to both animals and people, along with quizzes and suggestions for hands-on activities.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Greystone Kids, Greystone Books 2019
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Summary: "What kinds of rocks and sticks can you spot in the woods? Come to forest school to find out! Engage your curiosity with exploration through the forest and hands-on activities. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos make learning about the forest fun"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bearport Publishing 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.3 WOOSummary: Did you know that forests have superpowers? This book will open readers' eyes to the incredible nature of forests, which regulate the environment and purify water. Readers will gain a deep understanding of the forest ecosystem, different kinds of forests, and the threats facing forests today. Through eye-catching graphics and accessible text, readers will learn what they can do to help save...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press, an imprint of Rosen Publishing 0000
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Summary: The quiet nature of trees hides the fact that trees are always working for us. Their biggest, most important job is playing a role in making Earth and our environment healthy. Learn some of the ways trees help, why they are in danger, and what you can do to help protect them. Includes step-by-step ideas for taking action, different points of view, an up-close look at relevant careers, and more.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Ecology FloundersRegan, Lisa
Summary: Forests are filled with beautiful plants and cool creatures, and readers get an up-close look at them in this guide to a popular part of the great outdoors. Engaging main text and fun fact boxes deepen readers' understanding of basic life science concepts, while detailed illustrations and full-color photographs bring the beauty of forest life to readers. Hands-on, interactive learning is...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishing, LLC 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.3 REGTarpley, Todd
Summary: "Dr. Seuss's Lorax explains how trees help clean the air we breath, and the steps required to successfully plant a tree"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2021
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1 available in Beginning Readers - New Reader (Green), Call number: JBR Green TarpleyAllgor, Marie.
Summary: Discusses the forest climate and the many endangered species that live there, including dholes, red pandas, and Idaho ground squirrels.
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2013