Orem Library

"Part poetry, part celebration of nature, turn the page of this book and enter the majestic world of trees"--

Miss McGillicuddy's simple country routine continues through-out the year in spite of a very unusual tree growing in her yard.

This field guide highlights 100 trees found throughout the world. Readers will gain a greater understanding about the appearance of each tree and will be able to identify these plants after seeing the vivid photographs and useful labels within the book. Features include a helpful introduction to the topic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Presents a collection of poems identifying different species of trees, including information about each tree's height, shape, and natural history.

A child wanders, oblivious to the glimmer of promise in the shape of a tiny red leaf, until she returns to her room and sees the red tree.

"Inspired by the parable of the Barren Fig Tree, this book focuses on a tree that grows later than expected, reminding readers that patience, care, and love can change everything-making what may appear "good for nothing" very good"--

"A red oak tree and a crow help their human neighbors work out their differences"-- "Red is an oak tree who is many rings old. Red is the neighborhood "wishtree" -- people write their wishes on pieces of cloth and tie them to Red's branches. Along with a crow named Bongo and other animals who seek refuge in Red's hollows, this wishtree watches over the neighborhood. You might say that Red has seen it all. Until a new family moves in. Not everyone...

"How can something so small grow into a tree, which is such an incredibly big thing to be? Journey through the seasons and years to watch as a single seed transforms into a mighty tree, and spot all the creatures that make it their home"--Back cover.