Author: Peter Crane
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300190476
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 689
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DIVPerhaps the world’s most distinctive tree, ginkgo has remained stubbornly unchanged for more than two hundred million years. A living link to the age of dinosaurs, it survived the great ice ages as a relic in China, but it earned its reprieve when people first found it useful about a thousand years ago. Today ginkgo is beloved for the elegance of its leaves, prized for its edible nuts, and revered for its longevity. This engaging book tells the full and fascinating story of a tree that people saved from extinction—a story that offers hope for other botanical biographies that are still being written./divDIV /divDIVInspired by the historic ginkgo that has thrived in London’s Kew Gardens since the 1760s, renowned botanist Peter Crane explores the evolutionary history of the species from its mysterious origin through its proliferation, drastic decline, and ultimate resurgence. Crane also highlights the cultural and social significance of the ginkgo: its medicinal and nutritional uses, its power as a source of artistic and religious inspiration, and its importance as one of the world’s most popular street trees. Readers of this extraordinarily interesting book will be drawn to the nearest ginkgo, where they can experience firsthand the timeless beauty of the oldest tree on Earth./div
Author: David Rubel
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0375989331
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 49
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Family, friendship, and the spirit of giving are at the heart of this inspiring picture book. Opening in Depression-era New York, The Carpenter's Gift tells the story of eight-year-old Henry and his out-of-work father selling Christmas trees in Manhattan. They give one of their leftover trees to construction workers building Rockefeller Center. That tree becomes the first Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, the finest Henry has seen when adorned with homemade decorations. Henry wishes on the tree for a nice, warm house to replace his family's drafty, one-room shack. Through the kindness of new friends and old neighbors, Henry's wish is granted, and he plants a pinecone to commemorate the event. As an old man, Henry repays the gift by donating to Rockefeller Center the enormous tree that has grown from that pinecone. After bringing joy to thousands as a beautiful Christmas tree, its wood will be used to build a home for a family in need. Written by children's nonfiction author David Rubel, in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity, The Carpenter's Gift features charming, full-color illustrations by Jim LaMarche.
Author: Pam C Golden
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781916330108
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 194
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An exciting time-slip adventure set in Stone Age Britain. Appealing to all ages from 9 upwards it is a refreshing approach to this period, with relevance in today's world. Shortlisted for the Wells Literary Festival Children's Author prize 2019, it has an informative appendix and is linked to educational resources on the author's website.
Author: George Matteson
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0618992154
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 53
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A New York Harbor tugboat captain and his family take the tug up the Hudson River to pick up and tow the barge carrying the enormous Christmas tree that will be displayed at Rockefeller Center.
Author: David McCord
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9780613215046
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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The award-winning poetry of the late David McCord is a gift to children and to all who love language--a collection to be cherished. Full color.
Author: David Rubel
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0375980679
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
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Family, friendship, and the spirit of giving are at the heart of this inspiring picture book—now available with Read & Listen audio narration. Opening in Depression-era New York, The Carpenter's Gift tells the story of eight-year-old Henry and his out-of-work father selling Christmas trees in Manhattan. They give one of their leftover trees to construction workers building Rockefeller Center. That tree becomes the first Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, the finest Henry has seen when adorned with homemade decorations. Henry wishes on the tree for a nice, warm house to replace his family's drafty, one-room shack. Through the kindness of new friends and old neighbors, Henry's wish is granted, and he plants a pinecone to commemorate the event. As an old man, Henry repays the gift by donating to Rockefeller Center the enormous tree that has grown from that pinecone. After bringing joy to thousands as a beautiful Christmas tree, its wood will be used to build a home for a family in need. This ebook includes Read & Listen audio narration.
Author: Charlotte Zolotow
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780618152452
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
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Although his elegant neighbors do not appreciate his efforts, a kind old man transforms his rundown house and nurtures a small neglected pine tree, making them the best on the street.
Author: Enid Richemont
Publisher: Walker Books Limited
ISBN: 9780744560725
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 93
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Author: Janice May Udry
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0064431479
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
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Trees are beautiful. They fill up the sky. If you have a tree, you can climb up its trunk, roll in its leaves, or hang a swing from one of its limbs. Cows and babies can nap in the shade of a tree. Birds can make nests in the branches. A tree is good to have around. A tree is nice.
Author: Mary Ann Hoberman
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1402249225
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228
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A poetry celebration of nature, science, the environment, and the wonder of it all, from the Children's Poet Laureate The Tree That Time Built is a moving anthology of more than 100 poems celebrating the wonders of the natural world and encouraging environmental awareness. With a focus on the outdoors, this collection taps into today's environmental movement and also presents wonders of nature and science, most especially Darwin's theory of evolution, from which this collection gains its name. Included is an exclusive audio CD of many of the poets reading their own work. Including dynamic introductions to nine sections of poems, plus brief introductions to many individual poems, this collection reaches out to young people and stimulates their innate curiosity and idealism. This rich collection showcases a wide range of poets, including: Theodore Roethke Dylan Thomas Carl Sandburg Douglas Florian Jeff Moss Jack Prelutsky Mary Ann Hoberman
