Henry Carter Hull

Reveals the ecological importance of the oak tree, discussing its month-by-month role in the planet's seasonal cycles, and shares practical advice about how to plant and care for an oak.

Presents a catalog of color photographs of more than 450 garden trees, with information on tree color, size, and best growing conditions, and includes step-by-step sequences for planting, propagation, pruning and maintenance.

Illustrations and simple text teach children the true meaning of Christmas and describe where many common Christmas traditions originated.

Text and photographs describe basic facts about trees, their function in a forest, and how they benefit animals, people, and the environment.

Over 400 photographs and text explore the special part that trees have played in the lives of early American Indians, how forests played pivotal roles in the development of the United States and Canada, and the importance of trees today and for the next generation--in terms of both individual trees in the yard and garden and vast expanses of scientifically managed forests.

An engaging introduction to the ecology of trees and forests, Treecology contains over 100 beautiful color images of trees, leaves, blooms, forest wildlife, and more. Kids learn about the interwoven lives of plants and animals making up the forest community: the food, nesting sites, and safe roosting and resting places that trees and forests provide to wildlife. This useful book also includes "street trees" commonly seen along city streets and parks,...