Title |
Type |
Access |
Author |
Summary |
Concepts |
Additional Info |
Around the Oak |
PB |
M |
Gerda Muller |
Two children visit their cousin who lives in the woods. On several outings they visit a 300 year old oak tree and discover the wide variety of wildlife that depend on the tree. |
Old growth, Ecology, Pollution, Life cycle |
An illustrated supplement is included that provides additional factual information. Appropriate for 2nd – 5th graders. |
The Gift of the Tree |
PB |
E |
Alvin Tresselt |
The story of a might oak tree and the wildlife that depends on it. |
Decomposition |
Originally published in 1972, this classic has recently been re-published with fresh, new pictures. |
*Giving Tree^ |
PB |
E |
Shel Silver-stein |
A boy goes through his life making use of his friend, the tree. |
Human uses of wood |
|
In A Nutshell |
PB |
H |
Joseph Anthony |
With simple, sparse text, this book tells of the life of an acorn., illustrating it’s trials and tribulations as well as the changing human scene around it. |
Lifecycle, acorns, change |
Sharing Nature With Children Book |
*The Lorax^ |
PB |
E |
Dr. Seuss |
The Oncelor cuts Truffula trees to make thneads. The Lorax tries to stop him. After the Oncelor cuts all of the trees he realizes his mistake and saves a Truffula seed. At the end of the book he gives the seed to the reader to plant. |
Human uses of forests, Impact on the forest community, Clear cutting, Human consumption, Re-vegetation |
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The Magic School Bus Gets Planted |
PB |
M |
|
The story of photosynthesis. |
Photosynthesis, plant physiology |
|
The Magic School Bus The Wild Leaf Ride |
PB |
M |
Judith Stamper |
This easy-reader takes an in-depth look at leaves, exploring how leaves change color, the seasons and types of leaves |
Leaves, color change |
|
Once There Was a Tree |
PB |
M |
Natalia Romanova |
The story of a tree stump and all of the wildlife that use it. |
Forest Community |
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Shelte-rwood |
PB |
M |
Susan Hand Shetterly |
|
Selective Cutting, Community |
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The Big Tree |
NPB |
M |
Bruce Hiscock |
Tracing the life of a tree thru the American Revolution and the Civil War, this story includes history and botany. |
Maple sugaring, history, photosyn-thesis. |
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Crinkle-roots Guide to Knowing the Trees |
NPB |
E |
Jim Arnosky |
Provides an introductory look at trees and their relation to the forest. Best for K-3. |
Conifer, Hardwood, Diversity, Role of dead trees |
|
A Log’s Life |
NPB |
M |
Wendy Pfeffer |
An introduction to the life, death and decay of an oak tree. Photos are of 3-D paper sculptures which have been water colored. |
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Appropriate for grades k-3. Could inspire some interesting art projects. |
My Favorite Tree: Terrific Trees of North America |
NPB |
H |
Diane Iverson |
Including 27 tree species, this book provides interesting facts, maps, identifying characteristics, illustrations and other information about each species. |
Tree species |
Note: a number of the species are not native to Alabama. Sharing Nature With Children Book |
A Tree is Nice |
NPB |
E |
Janice May Udry |
The simple text describes the many reasons people thing trees are nice: shade, to climb in, fall leaves, etc. Ends by encouraging the planting of trees. |
Uses of trees |
Won the Caldecott Medal |
Dead Log Alive! |
CNF |
M |
Jo Kittinger |
Describes the variety of animal and plant life found on, in, and around dead logs, and explains the role that dying trees play in nature's cycles. |
Decomposition, community |
Author lives in the Birmingham area and is available for author visits. |
The Man Who Planted Trees |
YA |
M |
Jean Giono |
A man spends his life planting trees on a deserted piece of land. Life returns to the area as a result of his efforts. |
Planting seeds, Giving, Human impact |
Best for older 7th grade and up |
*A Sand County Almanac: February: A Good Oak |
ANF |
E |
Aldo Leopold |
“There are two spiritual dangers of not owning a farm. One is the danger of supposing that breakfast comes from the grocery, and the other that heat comes from the furnace.” In this essay, the renowned conservationist traces the history of an Oak he cuts from the 1930’s back through the 1860’s. |
History, uses of trees, human development of Wisconsin |
Would be appropriate for grades 6 and up. |
