Trees Every Child Should Know

A bare tree can still give itself away: look for green beneath the bark, match a fallen leaf to its scar, and an acorn can name its whole family.

Julia Ellen Rogers turns the American outdoors into a tree-detective’s playground, where bark, buds, seeds, and the shape of a branch offer clues in every season. Written for young readers, her guide makes close observation feel less like a lesson than a game—and brings each tree to life, from winter’s bare framework to spring’s unfolding buds and autumn’s nuts. Even a shaggy hickory has secrets worth finding. What might the tree nearest you reveal if you stop and look?

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