Yuma Public Library

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.

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.

Featuring a special section on how children can make a tree identification book of their own, this title is a bright and colorful introduction to trees, leaves, and their inner workings in nature.

Feeling sad because no one chooses it as a Christmas tree, a bedraggled forest pine discovers the importance of being appreciated all year long.

In this delightful blend of nonfiction and inspirational humor, readers will encounter a small forest of facts and learn a few life lessons from our foliaged friends, who show how their interconnected community collaborates, shares resources, warns of threats, and thrives together.

One by one, three brave little bears have second thoughts about exploring the interior of a spooky old tree.