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The Wisdom of Trees: How Trees Work Together to Form a Natural Kingdom by Lita Judge

©2021

Dewey Decimal #: 582.16

Synopsis: The story of a tree is a story of community, communication, and cooperation. Although trees may seem like silent, independent organisms, they form a network buzzing with life: they talk, share food, raise their young, and offer protection. Trees thrive on diversity, learn from their ancestors, and give back to their communities. Trees not only sustain life on our planet--they can also teach us important lessons about patience, survival, and teamwork.

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111 Trees by Rina Singh

The Curious Garden by Peter Brown

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Cover Image of Tell Me, Tree by Gail Gibbons

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Tell Me, Tree : All About Trees for Kids by Gail Gibbons

©2001

Dewey Decimal #: 582.16

Synopsis: Tell Me, Tree is a kiddo's guide to the wide variety of trees that surround us, including how to identify them, the structure of trees, with cut-away illustrations and labels. The book also includes an explanation of photosynthesis and a special section on how to make a tree identification book of your own. Tell Me, Tree, is the perfect read for Earth Day and Arbor Day, and for nature-lovers year-round.

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From Seed to Plant by Gail Gibbons

Why Do Leaves Change Color by Betsy Maestro

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Crinkleroot's Guide to Knowing the Trees

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Crinkleroot's Guide to Knowing the Trees

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Crinkleroot's Guide to Knowing the Trees by Jim Arnosky

©1992

Dewey Decimal #: 582.16

Synopsis: An illustrated introduction to trees and woodlands with information on how to identify the bark and the leaves, the many ways that animals use trees, and how to read the individual history that shapes every tree.

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Crinkleroot's Guide to Walking in Wild Places by Jim Arnosky

Crinkleroot's Guide to Knowing Animal Habitats by Jim Arnosky

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Science Comics: Trees: Kings of the Forest

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Science Comics: Trees: Kings of the Forest

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Science Comics: Trees: Kings of the Forest by Andy Hirsch

©2018

Dewey Decimal #: 582.16

Synopsis: In Trees: Kings of the Forest we follow an acorn as it learns about its future as Earth's largest, longest-living plant. Starting with the seed's germination, we learn about each stage until the tree's maturation, different types of trees, and the roles trees take on in our ecosystem.

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Science Comics: Rocks and Minerals: Geology from Caverns to the Cosmos by Andy Hirsch

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I Can Name 50 Trees Today! All About Trees by Bonnie Worth

©2006

Dewey Decimal #: 582.16

Synopsis: While stopping to admire some of the world's most amazing trees, the Cat and Co. teach beginning readers how to identify different species, many found in North America, from the shape of their crowns, leaves, lobes, seeds, bark, and fruit.

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Ice is Nice! All About the North and South Poles by Bonnie Worth

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By Tish Rabe

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Mrs. Peanuckle's Tree Alphabet By Mrs. Peanuckle Illustrated by Jessie Ford

©2018

Dewey Decimal #: 582.16

Synopsis: Whether they’re short or tall, pruny or smooth, full of berries or flowers or nuts, the 26 types of trees in this alphabet primer are sure to surprise and delight readers (and their parents). After all, trees do more for us than sway in the wind. Did you know incense Cedars are perfect for making pencils? (So we can practice writing our ABCs.) Or that Katsura trees are great for climbing? (So we can discover more about trees!)

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Can You Hear the Plants Speak? by Nicholas Hummingbird, Julia Wasson

©2024

Dewey Decimal #: 580

Synopsis: What do we learn from plants when we listen to them speaking? Indigenous plantsman Nicholas Hummingbird calls on the legacy of his great-grandparents to remember how one drop of rain, one seed, one plant can renew a cycle of hope and connection—for him and for each of us.

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Redwoods by Jason Chin

©2009

Dewey Decimal #: 585.5

Synopsis: A subway trip is transformed when a young boy happens upon a book about redwood forests. As he reads the information unfolds, and with each new bit of knowledge, he travels--all the way to California to climb into the Redwood canopy. Crammed with interesting and accurate information about these great natural wonders, Jason Chin's first book is innovative nonfiction set within a strong and beautiful picture storybook. Chin's approach makes Redwoods a must-have common core tool for teachers and librarians introducing scientific principals to young students.

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Grand Canyon by Jason Chin

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The Gentle Genius of Trees by Philip Bunting

©2023

Dewey Decimal #: 580

Synopsis: What do we learn from plants when we listen to them speaking? Indigenous plantsman Nicholas Hummingbird calls on the legacy of his great-grandparents to remember how one drop of rain, one seed, one plant can renew a cycle of hope and connection—for him and for each of us.

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The Wonderful Wisdom of Ants By Philip Bunting

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Listen to the Language of the Trees: A story of how forests communicate underground Hardcover by Tera Kelley

©2022

Dewey Decimal #: 582.16

Synopsis: Readers will discover that trees have their own social network, and helping one another thrive is trending. The fascinating mycorrhizal fungi network runs underground through the forest via the roots of trees, allowing for connection and communication. Listen to the Language of the Trees captures the magic of talking trees that take care of their neighbors (not to mention the mysterious fungi that help them do it). A lyrical read aloud, Listen to the Language of the Trees is the story of a seedling, newly sprouted at the base of a giant tree. As it stretches its roots into an underground web of fungi, it learns that its fellow trees use the fungi to pass messages and share resources! It will take great luck for this tiny seedling to survive, but it will have help from its friends in the forest. The Douglas fir forest also harbors creatures like a zany Yellow Pine chipmunk gathering and forgetting seed cones, an owl nested in the giant tree, and chattering Steller's jays. And, as we must never forget, no part of the forest is entirely free from danger!

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The Language of Plants by Helena Harastova

Friends in Nature by Marina Ruiz

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Leaves Change Color by Linda Crotta Brennan

©2014

Dewey Decimal #: 581.4

Synopsis: Offers answers to the most compelling questions about the changing seasons. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.

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Flowers Bloom by Nancy Robinson Masters

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The Magic and Mystery of Trees by Jen Green

©2019

Dewey Decimal #: 582.16

Synopsis: From the highest branch and leaf down to the complex "wood wide web" of roots, every part of a tree plays an important role in its own growth and the habitat of the whole forest or woodland. This illustrated book takes children on a fascinating journey of exploration, showing them just how special these mighty organisms are.

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The Language of Plants by Helena Harastova

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Tree Full of Wonder by Anna Smithers

©2021

Dewey Decimal #: 585.5

Synopsis: Tree Full of Wonder is a vibrant, rhyming, educational and unique picture book showing the unbreakable bond between people and trees. Kids will fall in love with nature and will become Protectors of the Trees.

Through included, simple information, breathtaking illustrations and worksheets at the end, children will discover:
- Why trees are important and useful to us
- What can we do to protect them
- How to recognize common trees

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Peter and the Tree Children by Peter Wohlleben

Can You Hear the Trees Talking? by Peter Wohlleben

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Backpack Explorer: Discovering Trees: What Will You Find?

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Backpack Explorer: Discovering Trees: What Will You Find?

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Backpack Explorer: Discovering Trees: What Will You Find? by Storey Publishing

©2021

Dewey Decimal #: 582.16

Synopsis: Encourages junior naturalists to step outside and start learning about the trees they see around them. Curious kids will stop, look, listen, and touch as they search for types of leaves, count tree rings, gather pinecones, and feel bark. Each page is packed with prompts and activities, including field guides for identifying common trees, simple craft projects, and information about how trees grow and why we need them.

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Backpack Explorer: Discovering Plants and Flowers: What Will You Find? by Storey Publishing

Exploring Nature Activity Book for Kids: 50 Creative Projects to Spark Curiosity in the Outdoors by Kim Andrews

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It Starts with a Seed by Laura Knowles

©2019

Dewey Decimal #: 581.467

Synopsis: With lyrical text, enchanting illustrations and a beautiful fold-out scene to complete the story, this award-winning book takes you on a journey through the seasons and years as you follow a seed’s transformation from a seedling to a sapling, then a young tree, until it becomes a large tree with its branches and roots filling the page. As the tree grows, it is joined by well-loved woodland creatures – squirrels and rabbits, butterflies and owls – who make it their home. The story culminates with a fold-out page showing a mature tree shedding seeds to continue the beautiful cycle of life. At the back, find the full poem and facts about the specific tree, a sycamore.

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We Build Our Homes: Small Stories of Incredible Animal Architects by Laura Knowles

A Seed is Sleepy by Dianna Aston

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This collection of nonfiction childrens' books about trees is for students in an elementary school library, particularly grades 2 through 4. This collection aims to appeal to this age group due to the Tennessee State Science Standards in grades 2 and 4 that deal with the topic of trees (2.LS2: Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics & 4.ESS2: Earth’s Systems). Hopefully this collection will relate to what these students are learning in class and encourage them to further explore the subject of trees. Selecting books for this collection was fairly straight-forward, as there are several renowned and some award-winning tree books for children. I also sought counsel from the Childrens' Librarian at my public library who shared several quality titles that she deems of value and sees circulate frequently. As I dove into my research, I decided to identify my 3 categorical subtopics: types of trees, trees can talk?!, and how do trees work?. This allowed me to organize my collection and break it down into browsable sections. Types of Trees includes titles on specific varieties of trees and/or books that primarily focus on the identification of different trees. Trees Can Talk?! focuses in on the subtopic of how trees communicate with one another via root systems. How Do Trees Work? contains titles that focus on the inner workings, growth, development, and life cycles of trees.

I aim to become an Elementary School Librarian in Tennessee, and so could absolutely see myself using this collection in my own library to support the curriculum. I could also recommend the collection to my colleagues and support the 2nd and/or 4th grade teachers in my school with suggestions from this collection. This collection would also aid the development of my school library collection by providing titles I should purchase to match the curriculum. I think I will create virtual collections like this often in my future career to support teachers, match student interest, and promote titles for circulation.