At a Christmas tree farm, a young pine tree who does not like people, decorations, or lights grows into a twisted, spooky, old tree, just right for Halloween.

A child describes the growth of a maple tree from seed to sapling.

Illustrations and rhyming text describe different leaves and the trees from which they fall.

"Part botany, part history, part cultural anthropology--Trees goes beyond the basics to tell readers everything they might want to know about this particular branch of the plant kingdom. Trees explores the important roles trees play in our ecosystem, takes an up-close-and-personal look at the parts of trees (from roots to stumps to leaves), and unpacks the cultural impact of trees from classification systems (like family trees or data trees) to long-standing...

This year, it's Little Tractor's turn to pick out the tree for Christmas. He chooses a beautiful young fir that's not too big and not too small. It's the perfect tree for Little Tractor and his friends to decorate! But wait--is it possible the young fir doesn't want to be a Christmas tree?

In this work of nonfiction, the role of trees in maintaining a vibrant ecosystem, as well as providing food, fuel and shelter, is depicted through photographs, personal stories and facts.

Vividly illustrated, Tree informs readers about the anatomy and life cycle of trees, how trees grow, the many types of trees and leaves, the commercial processing of trees, conservation and much more.

"Discusses the importance of trees as sources of food, oxygen, and other essential things"--Provided by publisher.

"What are the tallest living things on Earth? Trees! Discover what growing trees need so they can rise to the sky in this lyrical look at the tree life cycle"--

When his favorite tree begins to lose its leaves, Fletcher the fox worries that it is sick, but instead a magical sight is in store for him.