A Tree Is a Plant
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1960 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

A Tree Is a Plant

By Clyde Robert Bulla, Stacey Schuett (Illustrator)

Discover the hidden life of trees through the seasons.

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40 pages· 698 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Explore the secret life of trees as they thrive through the seasons. Learn how they grow, nourish themselves, and reveal their age. Follow the journey of water from roots to leaves, uncovering the mysteries of nature's giants. This beautifully illustrated book offers a glimpse into the continuous cycle of life, showing that even in winter's stillness, trees are very much alive. Dive into the wonders of nature and see trees in a whole new light.

From the publisher

A tree is the biggest plant that grows. Trees can live for a very long time, and they are alive all year long, even when they look dead in winter.In this newly illustrated book, you will learn how a tree grows and how it gets food and water. You can also find out what happens to water after it travels through a tree’s roots, branches, and leaves, and how to figure out a tree’s age.Clyde Robert Bulla’s simple and concise text and Stacey Schuett’s lush illustrations follow a tree’s continuous life cycle through spring, summer, winter, and fall.

At a glance
Format
Pages
40
Words
698
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD420L
Themes & topics
Books about applesBooks about treesBooks about science and natureBooks about flowers and plantsBooks about trees and forests
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.3
F&P level
~L
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
53703
Publication
Published
September 4, 2001
First published
January 1, 1960
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060281717

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