Introduces the reader to a number of species of redwoods, hemlocks, and other cone-bearing plants, describing their ecological importance and how they are used in industry.
Photographs and text explore the anatomy and life cycle of trees, examining the different kinds of bark, seeds, and leaves, the commercial processing of trees to make lumber, the creatures that live in trees, and other aspects.
Presents an illustrated guide to the trees of North America, providing information on identification features, habitat, range, leaves, fruit, foliage, and more.
Presents a children's book for early readers that introduces forty-seven vocabulary words through a story about a little girl who is able to tell what the weather is like by watching the tree outside her bedroom window.
Describes the parts of a tree, identifies the two different tree types, and looks at how they survive throughout the year. Includes a bark-rubbing activity.
A chronological look at the life of a coast redwood, from the time it was planted until the current day. Includes information on the composition and make-up of the tree.