A Tree for All Seasons

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Readers will climb through the pages of this vivid photographic book to explore the parts of a tree--and understand their functions. In summer, the tree sunbathes and seethes with animal life. With autumn comes the flowing sap that makes maple syrup for pancakes. As the tree's leaves begin to fall, winter is coming on and the tree is nearly dormant. Spectacular photographs and fun, informative text not only answer questions about how trees work and why seasons change but also make this book an invitation to observe and enjoy nature and its many wonders.

Author Bio

Robin Bernard has written more than 20 books for children, specializing in the educational market. She has published with Scholastic, Houghton Mifflin, and National Geographic, mostly on animal-related topics. Bernard has traveled to the Serengeti to study hyrax with her husband, who was a wildlife photographer. When she's not writing, she illustrates wildlife specimens and teaches art.