The Great Kapok Tree

The Great Kapok Tree
Author: Lynne Cherry
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2000
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780152026141

The many different animals that live in a great Kapok tree in the Brazilian rainforest try to convince a man with an ax of the importance of not cutting down their home.


The Rainforest Grew All Around

The Rainforest Grew All Around
Author: Susan K. Mitchell
Publisher: Arbordale Publishing
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2007-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780976882367

Children will delight in discovering the many plants and animals who call the rain forest home in a clever adaptation of the song The Green Grass Grows All Around.


A River Ran Wild

A River Ran Wild
Author: Lynne Cherry
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2002
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780152163723

From the author of the beloved classic "The Great Kapok Tree," "A River Ran Wild "tells a story of restoration and renewal. Learn how the modern-day descendants of the Nashua Indians and European settlers were able to combat pollution and restore the beauty of the Nashua River in Massachusetts.


The Most Beautiful Roof in the World

The Most Beautiful Roof in the World
Author: Kathryn Lasky
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 52
Release: 1997
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780152008970

From Newbery Honor author Kathryn Lasky comes a fascinating journey through the rainforest canopy that's perfect for budding environmentalists.


Under the Kapok Tree

Under the Kapok Tree
Author: Alma Gottlieb
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Total Pages: 206
Release: 1997
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780226305073

In this companion volume to Parallel Worlds, Alma Gottlieb explores ideology and social practices among the Beng people of Côte d'Ivoire. Employing symbolic and postmodern perspectives, she highlights the dynamically paired notions of identity and difference, symbolized by the kapok tree planted at the center of every Beng village. "This book merits a number of readings. . . . An experiment in ethnography that future projects might well emulate." —Clarke K. Speed, American Anthropologist "[An] evocative, rich ethnography. . . . Gottlieb does anthropology a real service." —Misty L. Bastian, American Ethnologist "Richly detailed. . . . This book offers a nuanced descriptive analysis which commands authority." —Elizabeth Tonkin, Man "Exemplary. . . . Gottlieb's observations on identity and difference are not confined to rituals or other special occasions; rather she shows that these principles emerge with equal force during daily social life." —Monni Adams, Journal of African Religion "[An] excellent study." —John McCall, Journal of Folklore Research


The House on Maple Street

The House on Maple Street
Author: Bonnie Pryor
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 36
Release: 1992-09-18
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0688120318

What would you see from your front porch if your neighborhood suddenly looked as it did three hundred years ago? When the two girls who live at 107 Maple Street discover an ancient arrowhead and a broken china cup, they begin to wonder.


Flute's Journey

Flute's Journey
Author:
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 44
Release: 1997
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780152928537

A young wood thrush makes his first migration from his nesting ground in Maryland to his winter home in Costa Rica and back again.


Can You Hear The Trees Talking?

Can You Hear The Trees Talking?
Author: Peter Wohlleben
Publisher: Greystone Books Ltd
Total Pages: 87
Release: 2019-10-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1771644354

WINNER OF THE AAAS/SUBARU PRIZE FOR EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE BOOKS BASED ON THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER THE HIDDEN LIFE OF TREES This interactive and illustrated book for kids aged 8-10 introduces the wonderful science of the forest through outdoor activities, quizzes, fun facts, photographs, and more! Discover the secret life of trees with this nature and science book for kids: Can You Hear the Trees Talking? shares the mysteries and magic of the forest with young readers, revealing what trees feel, how they communicate, and the ways trees take care of their families. The author of The Hidden Life of Trees, Peter Wohlleben, tells kids about the forest internet, aphids who keep ants as pets, nature’s water filters, and more fascinating things that happen under the canopy. Featuring simple activities kids can try on their own, along with quizzes, photographs, and more, Can You Hear the Trees Talking? covers a range of amazing topics including: How trees talk to each other (hint: through the wood wide web!) Why trees are important in the city How trees make us healthy and strong How trees get sick, and how we can help them get better This engaging and visually stunning book encourages learning and fun as kids discover the wonder of the natural world outside their windows. "Lush full-color photos and pictures create an immersive experience and the layout facilitates engaged, delighted learning. ...this book may prompt frequent family visits to, and a new appreciation for, neighborhood trees and local forests.” —Washington Parent