Can You Hear The Trees Talking?
Discovering the Hidden Life of the Forest
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- $9.99
Publisher Description
WINNER OF THE AAAS/SUBARU PRIZE FOR EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE BOOKS
BASED ON THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER THE HIDDEN LIFE OF TREES
This interactive and illustrated book for kids aged 8-10 introduces the wonderful science of the forest through outdoor activities, quizzes, fun facts, photographs, and more!
Discover the secret life of trees with this nature and science book for kids: Can You Hear the Trees Talking? shares the mysteries and magic of the forest with young readers, revealing what trees feel, how they communicate, and the ways trees take care of their families. The author of The Hidden Life of Trees, Peter Wohlleben, tells kids about the forest internet, aphids who keep ants as pets, nature’s water filters, and more fascinating things that happen under the canopy.
Featuring simple activities kids can try on their own, along with quizzes, photographs, and more, Can You Hear the Trees Talking? covers a range of amazing topics including:
How trees talk to each other (hint: through the wood wide web!)Why trees are important in the cityHow trees make us healthy and strongHow trees get sick, and how we can help them get betterThis engaging and visually stunning book encourages learning and fun as kids discover the wonder of the natural world outside their windows.
"Lush full-color photos and pictures create an immersive experience and the layout facilitates engaged, delighted learning. ...this book may prompt frequent family visits to, and a new appreciation for, neighborhood trees and local forests.”
—Washington Parent
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In his debut title for youth, Wohlleben, the German author of the bestselling adult title The Hidden Life of Trees, presents a beautifully laid-out walk through the forest with a kindly guide, who points out fascinating sights and intriguing phenomena. Each chapter, from "How Trees Work" to "A Year in the Forest," is divided into four related questions, such as "How do trees breathe?" and "Why don't trees fall over?" Answers are explained in colorful two-page spreads, which also include one or two special sections that highlight a forest feature, suggest a hands-on activity, or challenge readers with a brief quiz. Slight anthropomorphizing ("Maybe you'll be the one to discover whether trees dream!") puts the reader into a closer relationship with trees, as do comparisons between forest elements and familiar things, such as how root systems can work like the internet. In addition to trees, Wohlleben covers other forest plants and animals, climate, and the four seasons. Captivating, close-up photos illuminate the engaging text, making this both a superb classroom resource and a strong choice for young browsers. Ages 8 10.
