Author: Ann Linnea
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 1626368635
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 489
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Engage in the life stories of fourteen people whose lives have been shaped by trees—featuring the true stories of a tree doctor, big tree hunter Will Blozan, Plant Amnesty’s pruner, and ninety-four-year-old logger Merve Wilkinson. Also interviewed is Vietnam veteran Bud Pearson, whose post-traumatic stress disorder found healing and acceptance as a wood carver in the wilds of Montana, as well as Andy Lipkis, founder of TreePeople, who has spent thirty-five years ripping up concrete in L.A. to plant over two million trees in an effort to stop flooding and reduce air pollution. Each tree keeper reveals the inspiration and organization behind their advocacy with detailed explanations and touching stories of how their lives have come to be shaped by the forests they are fighting to preserve. Keepers of the Trees includes stories from all over North America, including Vancouver, Chicago, L.A., and Montana. This book includes one hundred color photographs of the tree keepers in action as well as diagrams illustrating the keepers’ work. These are inspirational stories of conservation, healing, passion, and advocacy for any classroom, conservationist, activist, and nature lover.
Author: Kieran Larwood
Publisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 0571364586
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 245
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An epic tale of trees of power and a world under threat, from the author of the bestselling Five Realms series. Here come the roots of the Shadow Tree. Whatever they touch will never get free. Liska lives in Arborven, a city surrounding an extraordinary tree that gives all those living there special powers. As a shapeshifter, Liska is training as a warrior. When she discovers that the Tree is under threat, it is her duty to act - but she can't convince anyone to listen to her. So with Lug, whose power over earthworms is dismissed as useless, and a ghost-girl, Elowen, she goes on an epic journey to defeat the worst threat their world has ever known. Illustrated by Chris Wormell this is a richly woven and thrilling fantasy with a wonderful affinity between humankind and nature - a current and vital message for young readers everywhere. 'A thoroughly absorbing story . . . all set in a richly realised and epic fantasy world.' School Reading List 'The first in an exciting new series.' The Bookseller 'A phenomenally rich and thrilling story you won't be able to put down.' Vicky's Never Ending TBR
Author: Gemma Koomen
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
ISBN: 0711243018
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
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At the edge of the woods, there is a great tree. Peep through the branches and you might just see some little people who stand as tall as your thumb and have heads the size of hazelnuts. Sylvia prefers to be alone rather than play noisy games with the other Tree Keepers. But one day, she finds a baby bird in her favourite hiding place. As Sylvia and the bird become friends, can she learn that sometimes, things are better when you have someone to share them with? This beautiful debut is a tribute to community and friendship. Sunday Times Children’s Book to Watch Out for - This charming debut picture book is about tiny people who live in trees, a baby starling and the joys of nature and of making friends. It is illustrated with a naivety that is both elegant and child-friendly.
Author: Brooke Smith
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452183805
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 59
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A touching tale of a grandmother and her granddaughter exploring and cherishing the natural world. Words, the woods, and the world illuminate this quest to save the most important pieces of our language—by saving the very things they stand for. When Mimi finds out her favorite words—simple words, like apricot, blackberry, buttercup—are disappearing from the English language, she elects her granddaughter Brook as their Keeper. And did you know? The only way to save words is to know them. • With its focus on the power of language and social change, The Keeper of Wild Words is ideal for educators and librarians as well as young readers. • For any child who longs to get outside and learn more about nature and the environment • A loving portrait of the special relationship that grandparents have with their grandchildren For children who love such books as Outside Your Window: A First Book of Nature, And Then It's Spring, and Finding Wild. Brooke Smith is a poet and children's book author. She lives in Bend, Oregon, at the end of a long cinder lane. Brooke writes daily from her studio, looking at the meadow and many of the wild words she cherishes. Madeline Kloepper is a Canadian artist with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and Major in Illustration from Emily Carr University of Art and Design. Her work is influenced by childhood, nostalgia, and the relationships we forge with nature. She lives in Prince George, British Columbia.
Author: Susan Britton
Publisher: Dutton Juvenile
ISBN: 9780525469445
Category : Fantasy fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Searching for her father, Bird joins three other children, Issie, Dren, and Stoke, on a journey to the Kingdom of Wen to overthrow the evil Lord Rendarren.
Author: Carl Gordon
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595126278
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 170
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When three children, Joe, Sally and Amy visit their grandmother’s home in the quiet village of Hilldale they witness a nearby forest undergoing deforestation to allow for development. As they venture inside for a last look they discover that there is more to it than just plants and trees. Something’s amiss or so claim some of the village folk. Just who or what is responsible for the disappearances of all the fruits and animals from the strange forest? Are the culprits a band of midget people living nearby? Or, are a trio of shady outsiders who enter the village involved? The children’s investigations lead them to make a surprising connection and uncover a secret that can only be kept from the outside world if the deforestation ends. But are the village adults willing to listen to their pleas or must the children find another way to save the forest? With many people to satisfy and livelihoods at stake the children lay out their plans and in the process discover the real identity of The Forest Keepers.
Author: Mary Lundquist
Publisher: Balzer & Bray
ISBN: 9780062287823
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32
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Author: Benjamin Swett
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781593720520
Category : Trees
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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A celebration of New York's great trees in storiesand photographs
Author: R. Bruce Allison
Publisher: Wisconsin Historical Society
ISBN: 0870203703
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 128
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In Every Root an Anchor, writer and arborist R. Bruce Allison celebrates Wisconsin's most significant, unusual, and historic trees. More than one hundred tales introduce us to trees across the state, some remarkable for their size or age, others for their intriguing histories. From magnificent elms to beloved pines to Frank Lloyd Wright's oaks, these trees are woven into our history, contributing to our sense of place. They are anchors for time-honored customs, manifestations of our ideals, and reminders of our lives' most significant events. For this updated edition, Allison revisits the trees' histories and tells us which of these unique landmarks are still standing. He sets forth an environmental message as well, reminding us to recognize our connectedness to trees and to manage our tree resources wisely. As early Wisconsin conservationist Increase Lapham said, "Tree histories increase our love of home and improve our hearts. They deserve to be told and remembered."
Author: Jane Struthers
Publisher: Watkins Media Limited
ISBN: 1786780887
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 81
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Reconnect with the natural world and discover your true sense of self with this beautifully illustrated card deck and guidebook celebrating the inherent wisdom and spirituality of trees. They have been here long before we arrived on this planet, and will be here long after we are gone. The power and wisdom of trees have been noted by many cultures throughout history, from the image of the World Tree to the symbolism of the Tree of Life. Even today, trees are regularly used as focal points of worship all over the world. Inspired by the serene and majestic beauty of nature and rich with insights from spiritual traditions from around the globe, this superbly illustrated deck and accompanying guide will help you gain new and profound levels of awareness about yourself, your relationships and where you are headed, from the wisdom of trees. Describing the mythology, symbolism and power of 40 of the world's trees, from the homely apple to the magnificent giant redwood, The Wisdom of Trees Oracle also introduces you to the deva, or nature spirit, that works in conjunction with each tree to give you its true message.
