The newest children’s book in the Young Naturalists series, Treecology is the perfect fact- and activities-based book for the grade-schooler interested in learning more about our forests and woodlands. With its charming four-color illustrations and lush photos, Treecology teaches readers about the trees that can be found right in their own backyards and neighborhoods, and throughout the forests of North America.
Complete with 30 “Try This,” “Look For” and “Listen For” activities, Treecology promotes independent observation and analysis, writing and drawing skills and nature literacy. Kids will observe the diversity of shapes, colors and patterns found in trees, and learn how to best care for trees by becoming a Tree Keeper. Other topics that are presented in clear, kid-friendly prose include tree families, tree rings, nuts and seedlings, woodland wildlife and forest conservation. Additional resources, a glossary of tree terms and a teacher’s guide are also included in the back of the book to support further discussion and exploration. City, suburb and rural-dwelling kids can all discover the natural ecosystems right outside their front door with the help of Treecology.
About the Author and Photographer:
Monica Russo is the author and illustrator of several children's nature books, including Birdology, Amazing Insects, Chilly Creatures, Tree Almanac and Watching Nature. She wrote the "Nature Notes" column for southern Maine's Sun Chronicle for many years. She is an experienced birdwatcher, leaf collector and a founding member of the Maine Entomological Society.
Kevin Byron is a photographer who specializes in nature, wildlife and ship images. His work has appeared in many books, magazines and newspapers, including Birdology, Birdscope magazine, the Kennebunk Post, the New York Times and Watching Nature. They both live in Kennebunk, Maine.
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My Review:
There are trees all around us. Whether you live in the city or country, trees are everywhere. Trees give us oxygen to breath and they are homes to many insects, birds and animals. They also give us shade to sit under with a nice blanket and a good book! Trees also help shade our homes, cars, businesses and more. Treecology: 30 Activities and Observations for Exploring the World of Trees and Forests is a great book to teach children and adults about trees, leaves, insects and wildlife. There are many activities such as looking for seedlings, checking out the wildlife that lives around the bottom of the trees, counting a tree's rings and more! I can't wait to take this book with us when we go camping!
You should be able to find this book available for purchase on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at your local book store and online.
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Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from Chicago Review Press in exchange for my post. No other compensation was exchanged or received.
