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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 city
How trees make us healthy and strong
How trees get sick, and how we can help them get better
This 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
Contents
LET'S GO ON A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY
1 HOW TREES WORK
How Do Trees Breathe?
How Do Trees Drink?
Can Trees Get Thinner?
Why Don't Trees Fall Over?
2 GROWING UP IN THE FOREST
How Do Trees Make Babies?
Do Trees Have Grandparents?
What Do Tree Children Learn at School?
Do Trees Get Pimples?
3 FRIENDS AND ENEMIES IN THE FOREST
Can Trees Talk?
Is There a Forest Internet?
Why Do Fungi Grow on Trees?
What Makes Trees Sick?
4 EVERY TREE IS DIFFERENT
What Are Trees Afraid Of?
Do Some Trees Prefer to Be Alone?
Are Some Trees Brave?
Which Trees Are Record Holders?
5 ANIMALS IN THE FOREST
Who Lives Way Up High?
Who Can Fit into a Leaf?
Who's the Best Forest Detective?
Are There Farmers in the Forest, Too?
6 TREES ARE AWESOME
Can Forests Make It Rain?
How Do Forests Clean Water?
Why Are Trees Important in the City?
Do Trees Sleep at Night?
7 A YEAR IN THE FOREST
How Do Trees Know When It's Spring?
Do Trees Sweat in Summer?
Why Do Trees Shed Their Leaves in Fall?
What's There to Eat in the Forest in Winter?
Photo Credits
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