About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts asking 'Why?' during every neighborhood walk or points at a trunk wondering what is happening inside the bark. It is the perfect tool for transforming a casual interest in nature into a deeper scientific curiosity and a sense of stewardship for the environment. Gail Gibbons provides a clear, brightly illustrated guide that demystifies how trees function, from photosynthesis to the structure of roots and seeds. Beyond the biology, the book encourages a sense of pride and accomplishment by including a DIY guide for children to create their own tree identification journals. It is ideal for elementary-aged children who are ready to move from simply looking at nature to understanding the complex systems that sustain it.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The book is entirely secular and scientific in its approach, focusing on the biology and environmental importance of trees.
Ideal Reader
An inquisitive 6-year-old who collects leaves like treasures and wants to understand the 'how' behind the 'what.' It is also excellent for a child who struggles with abstract concepts and needs clear, labeled visual diagrams to grasp scientific ideas.
