This comprehensive and beautifully illustrated introduction to trees and the important role they play is part of the essential Nature All Around series. The book first explores the parts of trees, their life cycles, the difference between deciduous and evergreen trees, leaf types and the processes of photosynthesis and respiration. Then it takes readers through a year in the life cycle of trees, describing what happens during each of the four seasons. Readers will discover the many ways trees are vital to the environment and how various animals can share one tree as a home.

 

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2019 by Kids Can Press .

Carolyn Gavin grew up in South Africa, which gave her plenty of warm memories of exotic color, rich imagery, and intense contrast. All these memories were filtered through her creativity and became an integral part of her current work. She is the illustrator behind Ecojot Stationery, a company she created with her brother, and has designed fabric collections, and much more. She now lives in Toronto. Pamela Hickman is the author of 30 books about nature and wildlife, including Turtle Rescue . A biologist, she worked for many years as the education co-ordinator for the Federation of Ontario Naturalists.